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Jen Blanco
July 2, 2013

Making a statement

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys elite soccer team will compete in the U.S. Club Soccer National Premier Champions Cup later this month.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
July 2, 2013

Sidelines: Highlands Golf Course ready to re-open

The Highlands Golf Course, part of The Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand re-opening July 5 through July 7.

East County
Sports

Adam Hughes
July 2, 2013

Home in Winding River sells for $649,000

A home in Winding River tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Indiana Real Properties LLC sold the home at 1110 143rd St. N.E. to Terrence and Charla Reedy, of Houston, for $649,000.

East County
Real Estate

Mallory Gnaegy
July 2, 2013

Summer Circus Spectacular performer Julia Jacobs Barreda hopes to have a circus career much like her famed circus clown grandfather, Lou Jacobs, and her aunt, aerialist Dolly Jacobs. But first, she has to graduate from college.

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
July 2, 2013

Greetings from ... New York City!

Follow singer Maria Wirries on her first trip to The Big Apple.

Arts + Culture

By Alexis Orgera
July 2, 2013

Beach Book Review: 'Broken Harbor' by Tana French

There's nothing like sitting at the beach or beside the pool and being transported. That's where Tana French comes in with 'Broken Harbor.'

Arts + Culture

Stephanie Hannum
July 2, 2013

Just Married: Ryan Jacobson and Beth Raleigh

Beth and Ryan work in the same industry but didn't meet until a mutual friend introduced them. Both were busy with their careers and kids and neither was looking for a serious relationship. Undeterred, their mutual friend arranged an introduction because she knew that Beth and Ryan shared many interests.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
July 1, 2013

July 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police arrest armed robbery suspect; Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay; PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening; PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival; AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Siesta Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 1, 2013

Sarasota taxable values jump 4%

The preliminary tax roll for Sarasota County in the 2014 fiscal year shows a 4.1% increase in taxable values compared with the 2013 fiscal year.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
July 1, 2013

Longboater to compete in International Jewish Olympics

Larry Greenspon will compete in the International Jewish Olympics later this month.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Paula Atwell
July 1, 2013

THEATER REVIEW: 'My Brilliant Divorce'

Being funny isn't easy, but with a witty play, a gifted actress and a perceptive director, it looks effortless. 'My Brilliant Divorce,' is a hilariously satirical, emotionally insightful reflection on heartbreak.