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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 1, 2012
Comment: Going for the gold

Three months ago, the names Missy Franklin, Gabby Douglas and Ashton Eaton were merely that - just names. And yet, they've quickly become some of this summer's most recognizable faces.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
News Briefs

Florida tax holiday this weekend; Free screening

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • August 1, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • August 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Carie Ziebell

On Oct. 28, 12-year-old Carie Ziebell was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Futures Tour Player of the Year for the Futures Girls division.

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Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

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Greenbrook resident Edie Abate took this photo of the sun setting over Lido Beach after a storm.
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  • August 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Greenbrook resident Edie Abate took this photo of the sun setting over Lido Beach after a storm.

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This Tidewater Preserve home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,913 square feet of living area, sold for $565,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 1, 2012
Tidewater Preserve home tops week's transactions

A home in Tidewater Preserve tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Koepfer, of Fombell, Pa., sold his home at 1103 Kestrel Court to Melodi Oswald, of Bradenton, for $565,000.

  • East County
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The investigation is ongoing and investigators are collecting numerous pieces of evidence. Authorities released surveillance pictures this afternoon. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
Authorities release photos from attempted robbery

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about an attempted robbery of the Ranch Lake Walmart, at the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 31, 2012
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

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The $1.42 billion purchase is one of the largest made by Roper Industries.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
Roper embarks on $1.4 billion deal

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Industries plans to acquire Sunquest Information Systems for $1.42 billion.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2012
Community Sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park

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Board members directed Superintendent Tim McGonegal and staff to make teacher and employee salaries a priority, and to try to find other monies within the budget to put toward pay increases. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
School Board sets millage, tentative budget

The Manatee County School Board Monday night set a millage rate of 7.589.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2012
GSJGA wraps up Futures Tour

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association finished concluded its Futures Tour season with the Futures Tour Finale July 28 at Peridia Golf and Country Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2012
Young grapplers set to take the mat

The East Manatee Youth Wrestling Club will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 6, in the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling room, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 30, 2012
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