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Angela McCain, Amanda Dean and Maria Castillo attended the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Bowling event strikes back against childhood cancer

In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a local fundraiser called "Bowl for the Gold" raised money for the Just One More Day Foundation, which provides support for families affected by diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dean Abraham says he hopes the studio provides a social, fun atmosphere for dancing in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Dean Abraham, former owner of the Dance Options studio in London, opened Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Lakewood Ranch this week.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Smillie, 4, shared a piece of cake with his special friend.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 17, 2010
Heritage Harbour throws teddy-bear bash

Children in Heritage Harbour enjoyed a special night with their special snugglies Sept. 17 at the Stoneybrook recreation center. The community hosted a Teddy Bear Picnic complete with teddy-bear-themed treats, activities and crafts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lennie Twenty and the rest of the Mustangs played hard in front of their home crowd. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 17, 2010
BACK ON TRACK

Moves by coach Shawn Trent pay off as Lakewood downs East Lee 34-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA's stingy defense allowed only six points Friday.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
ODA pounds Naples First Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy evened its record to 1-1 with a 33-6 beat down of Naples First Academy Sept. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
The fishermen: Gordon Lyons, Mark Huber, John E. Anderson, George Rauch, with Ginny Porter
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 17, 2010
Christ Church has bigger fish to fry

There were definitely plenty for this potluck. Even though season has yet to hit the island, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian USA welcomed more than 40 of its members for a fish fry/potluck Friday, Sept. 17, at Islands West.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Booker at the beach

The Booker High School Visual Performing and Performing Arts magnet program trekked out to Siesta Key Public Beach Sept. 17 to perform improvisational modern dance under the direction of dance teacher Melissa Lodhi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue for the foreseeable future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 17, 2010
Trolley service extended

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote animal care coordinator Lynne Byrd helped to treat the five turtles released on Thursday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 17, 2010
Five de-oiled sea turtles from Mote released

The turtles were rescued from Louisiana and treated at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The change brings the county budget down by about $24 million from last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Commissioners oppose sheriff's surtax

Manatee County commissioners last night tentatively agreed to give the sheriff's office $1 million from a reserve fund to help offset the change.

  • East County
  • News
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Second-grader Natalie Durazo, right, eagerly performed the warm-up routine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
Braden River kids boogie day away

Students at Braden River Elementary School showed off their best dance moves during the school's first Dance Party Sept. 17. The event was part of the school's new Positive Behavior Support program, which rewards children for their positive behavior.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob Delaney
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chaplain's Closet

Former undercover agent and NBA referee Bob Delaney will kick off a campaign to collect new sports team T-shirts and other logo clothing items for the troops on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
Corky Cavanaugh
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Super Bowl predictions

The East County Observer caught up with some professional football fans at Bogey's Restaurant & Sports Pub to see who they thought would win this year's Super Bowl.

  • East County
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
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