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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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

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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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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers

The Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club recently elected officers and board members for the 2013-14 season.

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Sarasota welcomes home Nik Wallenda with a parade tonight at 7 p.m. in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
July 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Road closures planned for Fourth of July weekend; Nik Wallenda Welcome Home Parade set for tonight; Longboat Key Freedom Festival 2013

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County officials had estimated preliminary taxable assessed values to be at an increase of about 3%.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2013
Manatee property values on rise

Manatee County property values have risen by about 4%.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2013
Braden Woods home burglarized

A home in the 9100 block of 64th Avenue East was burglarized sometime between June 26 and July 4.

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Robby Koski, Lindsey Lemler and Enzo Knap smile before their parade starts.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade

Children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch donned red, white an blue Wednesday, July 3, as they marched around their classrooms for parades celebrating the Fourth of July.

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The Manatee County School Board had approved a contract on the site with Blackrock Development May 6. Blackrock's offer was for $1.65 million, with a $50,000 earnest-money deposit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2013
Manatee School District property up for sale

The Manatee County School District's Checkers/Owens property is back up for sale, after a sales contract was terminated.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

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Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Fourth of July photo frenzy

Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments. You may just see your photo in the July 11 issue of the Observer.

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