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The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the club’s first national gold medal, during the USRowing Youth National Championships. It placed second last year. Courtesy photos.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team

The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.

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  • June 12, 2013
Community Golf

David Montague, Ed Singleton, Vito Melfi and Joe Bornstein shot 55 to win the Lakewood Ranch three-ball Men's Event May 25, on Cypress Links.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2013
Ranch kicker earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High rising sophomore kicker Kyle Thoma finished first in punting for the class of 2016, at the Kornblue Kicking Challenge June 1, at Florida International University.

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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken of sunset at Palma Sola Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN GLOW

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this photo taken of sunset at Palma Sola Park.

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The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 11, 2013
June 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2013
Team Khaos wins baseball showcase

Team Khaos of Lakewood Ranch recently won the Nations Baseball Select State Tournament, at Braden River Little League Park.

  • East County
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The United States’ Lee Childs won the 200 IM for the 65-69 age group.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships

More than 1,550 swimmers, ranging in age from 18-97, hit the pool for the 2013 Pan-American Masters Championships June 1-13, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. The event, which was held in the United States for the first time, drew swimmers from 22 different countries to compete in synchronized swimming, swimming and open water competition.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 11, 2013
Manatee School board chooses legal representation

The Manatee County School Board decided to outsource legal issues to Dye, Deitrich, Petruff & St. Paul of Bradenton to replace current school board attorney John Bowen who retires June 30.

  • East County
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Sarasota's police chief and her daughter caught robbery suspects on Saturday.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • June 10, 2013
June 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers; Sarasota County budget talks continue; Weekend events recap

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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 10, 2013
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A

Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.

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Elia Shen, of Primrose, looks for her parents as she marches into the room.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Graduation

Primrose School hosted a graduation ceremony today for its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

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Emily Wilcox, Aba Sankah, Kiah Murfin and Hailee Chapin
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 'Rectangle of Doom'

Outgoing fifth graders at Freedom Elementary School ended their school year June 7, with a game of "Rectangle of Doom" against their teachers.

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The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

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Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 7, 2013
June 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update; NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood; 2013 Summer Season; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Peter Balos was quite the showman. He sang and hyped up the crowd.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Elementary Talent Show

Witt Elementary School students showed off their skills at the Witt's Got Talent Show June 7. Performances included singing, dancing and acting.

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