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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies bust crime ring; Lakewood Ranch Planning Commission considers changes; Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom; Destination: Osprey

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners captured a third-place trophy at the TBAY Invitational in June 29-30 in Lakeland.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Pirates to hold football camp

Braden River High will hold its Pirate Youth Football Camp from 8 a.m. to Noon July 22-26.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

Extra Innings will hold weekly indoor comprehensive baseball and softball clinics through Aug. 8.

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The board will meet at 9 a.m. today at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

  • East County
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Homebuyers can choose from a one- or two-level plan for the new Solivita model.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2013
Lee Wetherington opens new Lakewood Ranch model

Lee Wetherington Homes has opened Th Solivita model in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East community.

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President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

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Casey Key Fish House
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

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Representatives from the International Federation of Rowing Association tour Nathan Benderson Park in April.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Rowing bid receives presidential support

President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee TSA chapters earn national honors

Manatee County technology students showed off their skills and again secured national honors as they competed June 28 through July 2, at the National Technology Student Association Conference, in Orlando.

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Debbie Wagner and Gena Rogers accepted state- and national-award trophies from students from Braden River High School July 5.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Living Legacy: Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Wearing seat belts may have saved the lives Lakewood Ranch High School students Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers, who died as a result of a Christmas Day crash in 2011. Now, students from their rival school are using the story to continue the boys' legacy and promote safety.

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Courtesy photo Pictured left to right: Alex and Lois Macdonald, Gary Nieskes and Zone Chairman John Geary.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Lions Club member earns coveted honor

The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club has awarded an honorary Melvin Jones Fellowship to member Lois Macdonald.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Preschool earns national award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch recently was recognized by the franchise's parent company, during the organization's annual national conference, in Orlando.

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Seventeen-year-old Lindsay Wheeler loves science, thanks to a day at the South Florida Museum. Now, she will lead a science- and math-oriented summer camp for girls.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Girl Scout promotes the love of science

East County resident Lindsay Wheeler, 17, will share her love of science, as she hosts a summer camp to earn her Girl Scouts' Gold Award.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

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