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• Parents honor son in cancer fundraiser

  

  Connie Jordan's scarlet hair is dappled with vibrant purple and platinum streaks; her personality is upbeat and positive. She is an entertainer, a metaphysical comedienne, a published author, wife and a mother.

Sarasota

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  Revered librarian honored
  
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  Trucks attract a crowd
  
• Keys Rotary marks 50 years
  
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  New Gate School camp is set for spring break
  
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  Alta Vista read-in celebrates diversity
  

Sarasota-Manatee

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  Hundreds at Hob Nob
  
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  Divos sing and dance to help build theater
  
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  Boy Scouts celebrating centennial
  
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  Celebrating the legacy of Cracker cowboys
  
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  Park artists show works
  

Venice

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  Youths raise funds for a tour of colleges
  
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  See beautiful blooms at annual orchid show
  
• Magical trip to see wizard at theater
  
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  Setting the stage, just like a pro
  
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  Cross-country for the children
  

South

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  Academic Olympics team comes of age
  
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  School concert bands compete
  
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  Youth honor memory of friend Ashley Cafaro
  
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  Children express love for their animal friends
  

Community bloggers

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  Get it Write

  If my life was on television…

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  4-H for You

  SRTLC, A Trip to Tennessee

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  Teens Today

  Teens: Politics is for you too!

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  Community Voices

  The Volun-Tourist: Avoiding the Tourist Traps in a Taxi

Religion & Belief

• Counselors serve a need
  
• Lent helps pastor focus
  
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  In celebration of 25 years
  
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  Fantasy in 360 degrees
  
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  Downshift to retirement
  
• Women mark Passover
  
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  Bishop emeritus is toasted
  
• Finding common ground in beliefs
  

Military

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  Foot soldier fought in Europe
  
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  Aviation kept veteran's interest
  
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  Service guided career of engineer
  
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  Airman got early peek at A-bomb
  

You 'Spotted'

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  Tarpon Ball 2010, Bombay in Boca
  
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  ASOLO Reps South Beach Soiree
  
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  Hammerhead Clapp for Google Fiber!
  
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  JFCS Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting
  

We 'Spotted'

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  Bahai Lessons
  
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  ASOLO REPS South Beach Soirèe
  
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  Venice Florida Corvette Club Show
  
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  Relay for Life Bake Sale and Car Wash