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Sarasota News Leader October 4, 2013 Page 62 The ban on texting while driving "is a secondary offense and a non-moving violation, so drivers would have to be stopped for another infraction first," the Sheriff's Office news release notes. of AAA traffic safety advocacy for The Auto Club Group, in her organization's release. "Too many needless deaths are occurring because of vehicle crashes caused by distracted driving." "There will be some difficulties enforcing the law at first, but it will certainly improve safety," said Sheriff Knight. "Just like the seat belt law in 1987, we can fine-tune it as we go forward." Representatives of groups interested in helping promote the new law may visit their local AAA office for information on how to do that, the release adds. The Put It Down campaign is part of a com"AAA applauds Florida for taking steps to save prehensive approach that includes law lives," said Amy Stracke, managing director enforcement and education. VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY WINS TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARD Visit Sarasota County has learned it is the recipient of a Travel Weekly 2013 Silver Magellan Award for its Sarasota In Shorts campaign, the office has announced. climate, relaxed lifestyle and variety of activities, all of which can be enjoyed in shorts, the release points out. The campaign included a marketing alliance with JetBlue Getaways; advertising in broadcast, print, digital and The award honors the best in travel as detertransit media in New York City and Boston; mined by a panel of judges from the travel a Facebook contest; a media and consumer industry, a news release says. event in New York City; and the John F. "It is exciting to be recognized by industry Kennedy Airport performance. leaders," said Erin Duggan, director of brand The Magellan Awards honor a broad range for Visit Sarasota County, in the release. "The of industry segments, including hotels and campaign was the result of teamwork across resorts, travel destinations, cruise lines, the board, from working with JetBlue to the online travel services, airlines and airports, team at Sarasota Opera who performed at travel agents and agencies, tour operators JFK airport." and car rental companies, the release points VSC launched the Sarasota In Shorts cam- out. The judging panel comprises top travel paign to showcase the destination's warm industry representatives, the release adds. Take Your Time You Have All Week Enjoy The News Leader Anytime - Day or Night