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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.
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  • 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.

  • East County
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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.

  • East County
  • Schools
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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  • 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.

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

  • East County
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The new store is 2,490 square feet.
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  • 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.

  • East County
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • East County
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Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
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  • 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
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  • 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

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
    By
  • 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

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • 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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