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Episcopal church, Diocese of Venice offering emergency aid in light of government shutdown
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A church parishioner in Sarasota and the Diocese of Venice are addressing financial and food needs in light of the government shutdown.

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Winn Dixie closure leaves community with limited options
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Folks in Immokalee who depended on the community's only supermarket, Winn Dixie, are frustrated and concerned. The store closed about a week ago as part of Aldi's acquisition of Southeastern Grocers.
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Last year's winner in the Florida State Parks professional and hobbyist landscape division was a photo named "Alligator Sunrise," which was taken at Myakka River State Park east of Sarasota by Deb Skinner. "Like many photos in this category, it all comes down to timing and light. That is exactly what happened with this shot."
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Florida State Parks wants you to help judge photo contest
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Hundreds of amateur and professional photographers enter the popular photo contest every year. All the shots must be taken within one of Florida's 175 state parks, trails, or historic sites.
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Bringing the wild into focus: Florida Wildlife Federation announces 2025 photo contest winners
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An endangered green sea turtle hatchling moves through the sand on Sanibel Island to the relative safety of Gulf waters
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Green sea turtle nest hatches on Sanibel Island; 49 tiny turtles crawl to Gulf and swim away
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The battle over the returning mosquito
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A previous controlled burn in the Avon Park Air Force Range looks similar to what the one dubbed the Mullet fire should like when lit by professional wildland firefighters Monday in the Big Cypress National Preserve
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