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Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, left, leads her team of firefighters in conducting a simulated response to a person who fell off a rood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
News Briefs

Commission agrees to postpone impasse hearing; Firefighters conduct training exercise at Publix; North end beach project delayed until February

  • Longboat Key
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Officer Shawn Nagell has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2003.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2011
Police officer answers call of duty

Officer Shawn Nagell is the 2010 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Jan. 15, 1984 2:30 p.m. - A pair of prescription glasses were found.

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  • Cops Corner
Mark and Connie Gellner made the donation of their building at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Kick-Off Bash last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

  • East County
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Roger Pettingell, sales associate for Coldwell Banker's Longboat Key office, achieved $40.5 million in sales volume in 2010 and was named the top Coldwell associate in Florida.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2011
Pettingell takes top sales honors in 2010

The Coldwell Banker agent was the company's top Florida agent and the top MLS agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

  • East County
  • News
Chabad is responsible for bringing many Jewish celebrations to the East County. One of the most popular is its annual Chanukah celebration on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 26, 2011
Chabad purchases permanent facility

After six years of meeting in temporary locations such as a private home or a former bank, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch finally is moving into its true home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
River Club receives Swiftmud grant

The community's homeowner's association will use the money to purchase testing equipment and materials for residents to test the quality of water in 10 lakes and five stream locations.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Hearing officer indicates tower rejection

Hamilton "Chip" Rice Jr. said Vertex Development is not entitled to a special permit to construct a 150-foot tower at 5625 Whitfield Ave.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 Championship with a 5-0 victory over Seminole Osceola. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Mustangs dominate district

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Seminole Osceola 5-0 in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Jan. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students and faculty from The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the 2011 Ragner Relay Jan. 7-8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2011
Thunder victorious at relay

Eight ODA students and four faculty members competed in the 191-mile Ragner Relay Florida Keys Jan. 7-8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Community Golf Scores 01.27.11

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

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Shelley and Dante Talarico
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Gullett students publish first book

You may want to get autographs from students in Jackie Vixamar's first-grade class at Gullett Elementary - while you still can.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
Mooney hits track for CMN

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Key Club will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon beginning at 9 a.m., Jan. 29, at Austin Smithers Stadium, 4171 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
OUR VIEW: It's a great DEAL

Say this about Rex Jensen, chief executive officer of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch: He is a man of action and vision.

  • East County
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