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Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Sarasota-Manatee student makes USF football team

Ian Kitchell, a student at USF Sarasota-Manatee, recently made the USF Bulls football team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Undefeated Lady Pirates win softball tournament

The Braden River High softball team went undefeated to win the Diamondback Division of the 11th Annual Doc4Life Varsity Showdown April 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bridget Lanier
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bridget Lanier

Braden River sophomore Bridget Lanier won the long jump and the high jump helping lead the Lady Pirates to a first-place victory at the Palmetto Relays April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jason Golden wears many hats: ministry director, chaplain and coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Braden River coach leads faith-focused fellowship

River Club resident Jason Golden has served as the ministry director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gulf Coast Chapter since 2006.

  • East County
  • Sports
PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"The Price of Sex" premieres April 9.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

SFF makes a play for female theatergoers; La Musica to 'GPAC' the house; Roller derby films predicted to 'Bomb'; Gloria Musicae brings back Mozart's 'Requiem'; Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie & Mike Stone at "Deja vu: Big American Bandstand" March 26.
  • By Molly Schechter and Stephanie Hannum
  • April 6, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Here comes the bride ... times three; Entertainment extravaganza; Oldies but goodies; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Prodigal Son."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 6, 2011
DANCE REVIEW: 'Mr. B! - A Tribute to George Balanchine'

The Sarasota Ballet paid tribute to one of America's most renowned choreographers, George Balanchine, with a diverse program featuring three of his works.

  • Arts + Culture
The 4,361-square-foot home at 500 Gunwale Lane has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a swimming pool. It sold for $825,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Country Club Shores Unit III home sells for $825,000

Ronald Smith sold his home at 500 Gunwale Lane in Country Club Shores Unit III to Kevin and Mary Pozulp for $825,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch
  • April 6, 2011
Market Watch: What is the risk of investing in this market?

The stock market is in a confusing posture. Slowly, investors are coming back, and the market continues to creep upward. But, at the moment, it may not be wise to commit too much more of one's cash to stocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob and Lisa Morris
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Bob and Lisa Morris join Signature Sotheby's; Louise Hamel joins MS&Co. St. Armands office

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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