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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 17, 2013
Home in Harbour Walk sells for $1 million

A home in Harbour Walk tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert Kral and Katherine Peters, of Park Ridge, Ill., sold their home at 548 Fore Drive to Cynthia Murphy, of Bradenton, for $1 million. Built in 2007, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,539 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $900,000 in 2009.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2013
Funnel cloud forms in Lakewood Ranch

A funnel cloud formed near Summerfield Park, just before 7 p.m. Monday night.

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The Sarasota Police Department has named 24-year-old Kyle Riley as a suspect in a sexual battery case with a 14-year-old victim.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2013
July 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect; Turtle disorientations higher than usual; City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

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Peter Balos got the call on the mound for Lakewood Ranch in its 13-3 victory over New Tampa July 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little League Section 4 All-Star Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch Little League 9/10 All-Stars competed in the Section 4 Tournament July 12-13, at Lakewood Ranch Park. The District 26 champions opened the tournament with a 14-3 victory over Plant City. Lakewood Ranch followed up its win with a 13-3 victory over New Tampa. The team later fell to North Brandon 12-9 to finish as the sectional runner-up.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 16, 2013
School grade calculations may change

The State Board of Education will meet at 10 a.m. today to discuss a recommendation to prevent school rankings from dropping more than one letter grade at a time.

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East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Weather Watch

East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
July 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: U.S. delegation vies for regatta; PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges; Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

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Dojo Martial Arts Academy won three world championships at the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2013
Dojo martial artists win awards

Several students from the Dojo Martial Arts Academy in Bradenton competed in the US Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships July 5-6 in Orlando.

  • East County
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Quicksilver 00 utility player Kendyl Brahler has been playing softball for nearly nine years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Softball Camp

Dozens of girls hit the field for Lakewood Ranch High's annual Softball Summer Camp July 9-11. Players received individual and group instruction on pitching, catching, fielding, throwing mechanics, hitting and strength and conditioning, among other areas.

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The new store is 2,490 square feet.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 15, 2013
Main Street welcomes new store

Healthy Living Organic & Natural Market will open in late September, in the vacant space next to Pastries by Design.

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Officials will learn in two weeks if Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 14, 2013
U.S. delegation vies for regatta

Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

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Reagan Ryckman, Jessica Heuring and Anna Weidel prepare to make bridges out of toothpicks and marshmallows.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids R Kids Summer Camp

Children ages 5 through 12 enjoyed a week of "Techno Club" themed activities during Kids R Kids Summer Camp July 8 through July 12.

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Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fine Arts Academy Camp

Children in Woodland Fine Arts Academy enjoyed summer camp July 8 through July 12 and capped off their week with a showcase of scenes they'd learned.

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A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2013
July 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Armed homeowner foils burglary; Police investigate north Sarasota shooting; City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures; Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2013
LECOM welcomes dental students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its second class of dental students today.

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