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Lauren Potts, Wofford Duncan, Dylan Williams, Becky Cowsert, Cyle Pigott and Dani Horowitz
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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Foundation for Dreams Camp

Foundation for Dreams held the last session of its Dream Oaks Camp July 29 to Aug. 2. The session, for children ages 7-17, featured activities such as swimming, adaptive golf, obstacle courses, drama, arts and crafts, canoeing and scavenger hunts.

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The Sarasota Sting 11U travel baseball team went 6-1 to win the Youth Baseball National Championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2013
Sarasota Sting wins national title

The Sarasota Sting 11U travel baseball team captured the national title at the Youth Baseball Nationals June 29 through July 3, in Elizabethtown, Ky.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2013
Wave Runners qualify for nationals

Four Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swimmers recently qualified for YMCA Nationals.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Our Town: Mom named 'Rookie of the Year'

Paula Lohnes, of GreyHawk Landing, recently earned the coveted "Rookie of the Year" award with national health-benefits company AmeriPlan.

  • East County
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Carol Baker smiles as she accepts her new kitten, Crybaby, from adoption coordinator Rick Sailors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
Finding a forever home

The East County's largest animal-rescue organization, Nate's Honor Animal Rescue, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to the public to help.

  • East County
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Kameryn Nancy Clark
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
East County Births

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month.

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Bahman Badiee submitted this photo, taken overlooking Silver Lake in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: East County 07/31/13

Bahman Badiee submitted this photo, taken overlooking Silver Lake in Bradenton.

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Matt Devereaux, Lennar's vice president of sales for Southwest Florida, and Sen. Bill Galvano said Lakewood Ranch has become the premier residential housing hub in the Tampa area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater homes

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony last week for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Davis Development and its sister company, Morrow Construction, began site work on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in the first week of July.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 31, 2013
Construction begins on The Venue apartments

An Atlanta-based developer and its sister company have begun clearing land for the three-building, four-story The Venue at Lakewood Ranch apartments.

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  • July 31, 2013
Briefs 8.1.13

County Sports Commission alters grant process; Reality TV stars host event for children at TreeUmph!; Two armed men rob East County gas station; Fort Hamer Bridge public meeting set for Aug. 7; The Lake Club earns honor for its pools

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The timed obstacle cone driving course is the final element of a three-day combined driving competition for Wrigley Miller, left.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2013
Misdee Wrigley Miller wins USEF National Pairs Championship

Misdee Wrigley Miller, who won her first USEF National Pairs Championship this spring, returned last month to Europe to compete in carriage-driving competitions.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
GreyHawk Landing residents build a community

A group of GreyHawk Landing residents have been using their summer days to build a sense of community within their development.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

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This home at 6803 Dominion Lane has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.04 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2013
Four-bedroom Riverdale home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Riverdale tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Manatee County will change forever

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