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Freshman Jared Snyder was eager to show off his lacrosse skills with the hopes of being recruited to participate in the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 3d Blue Chip Lacrosse

Nearly 200 of the top middle and high school lacrosse players in the Northeast showed off their skills during the 3d Blue Chip national recruiting camp Nov. 25-27 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. During the camp, players in grades 8-12 participated in a series of intense skill training sessions followed by games. Following each regional camp, 120 of the area's best players will be invited to train in front of a panel of local, regional and national coaches with the goal of being invited to the Nike Blue Chip Lacrosse Camp in June 2012. The 3d Blue Chip series will continue with the South region Dec. 9-11 at Premier.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch CERT Paramedic Nina McCabe and Manatee County Paramedic Lt. Dave Byington, right, demonstrate backboard procedures for neck and back injuries on new CERT member Robert McCabe, center. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2011
County's Department of Emergency Management trains East County CERT teams

Community Emergency Response Teams from Lakewood Ranch, Heritage Harbour and University Park recently participated in a county-sponsored training event.

  • East County
  • News
This Santa Pig stands proudly on top of the Beachaven Condominiums sign on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hoggy Holidays

Condominiums on Siesta Key are getting even more creative with their holiday decorations this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Neal Homes is a division of Neal Communities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2011
Kramer named 'builder of the year'

The Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota recently named Mike Kramer as its 2011 Builder of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
Olga Fuentes prepares fruit bowls at Station 400, an eatery that opened Nov. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Open for business

Station 400 opened the doors of its newly located breakfast and lunch eatery Nov. 26. The restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The area was searched using the Sheriff's Office helicopter, K-9 and patrol deputies with negative results.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2011
Little Caesars Pizza robbed by armed male

At 8:52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, a white male, in his 20s, with brown hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, demanded money from employees of Little Caesars Pizza, located at 4599 Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A lift station project being built in nearby Luke Wood Park is creating lane closures on Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled

An Osprey Avenue lane closure has been rescheduled to begin on Jan. 16 instead of Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Christmas spirit

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The library is located at 1331 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2011
Selby Public Library to celebrate remodeling project

The remodeling of Selby Public Library is complete, and the public is invited to a celebration 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key police detectives are investigating an alleged incident of fraud.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2011
Scam costs Longboat Key man $2,450

A Longboat Key man transferred money after a man claiming to be his grandson's attorney contacted him.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Property owners are welcome to pay online at www.sarasotataxcollector.com.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 28, 2011
Nov. 30 last day to get discount on property taxes

The Sarasota County Tax Collector's Office staff is reminding all county property owners that Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the last day they can get a 4% discount on their annual taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Children enjoyed a tractor-pulled train ride through the groves.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms on Nov. 19-20 welcomed the fall season with its annual Harvest Festival. This year's festival featured more than 70 arts and crafts booths, live performances, food vendors and plenty of activities for the children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This year's bonfire featured a live band performing on the black top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Bonfire

Freedom Elementary Principal Jim Mennes calls it 'The Bonfire That Never Was.' Although high winds eliminated the possibility of the school's annual bonfire, there was plenty of fun to be had at the event Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed food, live music and plenty of time with family and friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2011
Obituary: Joan Helene Weissman

Joan Helene Weissman of Boonton, N.J., formerly of Sarasota, Longboat Key and West Orange, N.J. died Nov. 13, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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