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Stephanie, Dane and Eva Martinez watch as Neal Communities President and CEO Pat Neal cuts the tape on a tree signifying the company’s 9,000th home. The tree is located in the Martinezes’ backyard.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 10, 2013
Neal Communities celebrates milestone

The Lakewood Ranch-based builder planted a tree in the backyard of its 9,000th home last week to commemorate the event.

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Shien Deh Temple currently operates out of a single-family home on a street east of Morgan Johnson Road. Temple leaders say a new worship center will accommodate a growing interest in studying Dao.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 10, 2013
County approves expansion of Daoist temple

The Shien Deh Temple, which has operated out of a single-family home in the East County for 11 years, learned it can build a new worship center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
News Briefs

Nathan Benderson Park earns state planning award; MPO seeks public input

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Danae McDermott and teacher Kari Reddish will travel to Arizona for the Jostens National Conference, which honors outstanding students and people.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 10, 2013
Scholarship award takes pair to Arizona

Danae McDermott discovered her love for graphic design with the help of her yearbook adviser at Lakewood Ranch High School. Now, the two will attend a national conference together.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Cops Corner: East County

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Courtesy photo St. Stephen’s eighth-grader Sarah Glaser has been taking figure-skating lessons at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex for about three years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2013
Competitive Edge: Sarah Glaser

Thirteen-year-old Palm-Aire resident Sarah Glaser will compete in the Liberty Summer Competition July 16 through July 20, in Philadelphia.

  • East County
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Southeast High School freshman Emersen Peco won five medals, including the all-around title and a pair of first-place finishes on vault and balance beam, in what was likely her final competition with the Sarasota Surge.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2013
National Champ: Emersen Peco

Fourteen-year-old Emersen Peco won five medals, including the level 5 all-around title, at the 2013 YMCA Gymnastics Championship held June 27 to June 28, in Savannah, Ga.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines: East County all-stars win district crowns

The Braden River Little League Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 9-5 to capture the District 26 championship June 29, at Braden River Park.

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  • July 10, 2013
Community Golf

Vito Melfi used his 8-iron to record an ace June 19, on the 142-yard No. 7 of King's Dunes.

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Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.
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  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo

Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.

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Pumpkin and goat cheese ravioli prepared by chef Tommy Klauber at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Polo Grill with Tommy Klauber for pan-seared grouper and pumpkin-and-goat cheese ravioli.

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The Sarasota city budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2013
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year; Kitten sale extended through July; THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'; HIGHLIGHTS: Sarasota Orchestra Summer Camp

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City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2013
July 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41; 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda; FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Nine-year-old Logen Beane attempts a putt while the rest of his flight looks on.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustang Golf! Camp

Dozens of boys and girls, ages 6 and up, hit the green for the annual Mustang Golf! Camp today, at Rosedale Golf & Country Club. The camp runs through July 13.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Fly fishing clinic to take place this weekend

CB's Saltwater Outfitters will hold an Orvis Fly Fishing 101 clinic from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13, at 1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key.

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