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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A man was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass after performing a dive offshore Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Man dies after diving accident

A scuba diver was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass last week after performing a 50-foot dive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
National statistics show seat belt usage saved more than 12,700 lives nationwide in 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It' campaign

The safety campaign started today throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Scientists and volunteers stake out turtle nests for documentation and protection.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2011
Mote begins educational turtle walks

The walks are held Saturdays in June and July in collaboration with the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
A Bayfront Park concept plan, along with a recreation center, will not move forward until funds are available.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Town debates Longboat recreation center

Mayor Jim Brown said the town would not move forward with a recreation center project until funds are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackie and Stu Tauber were in charge of the grill at Harbour Circle's End of Season BBQ Sunday, May 22 at the pool.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harbour Circle's End of Season BBQ

Residents at Harbour Circle held their annual End of Season BBQ Sunday, May 22 at the pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Liza Dickson, Men's Varsity coach, poses with the boys going to Nationals in Oak Ridge, TN. at Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars Sunday, May 22 at Michael's on East.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars

Sarasota Crew members, family and friends celebrated Sarasota Crew's Night of The Stars Sunday, May 22 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lauren Frisbie, 6, sits while Rafael Diez does a free caricature of her at the Kaufman, Englett & Lynd booth at the Craft Festival Sunday, May 22 along Main Street and in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

Hundreds of people came out to sell and buy a wide range of things from flowers to art to kettle corn during this weekend's 7th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival along Main Street and in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruth Husel and Jan Pope
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Cattle Baron's Ball

East County residents dressed in their cowboy best May 21 and headed to the Polo Grill for Manatee County's eighth annual Cattle Baron's Ball event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jan McCracken, Marilyn and Dave Powell and Karen Berman
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Havana! evening at Bird Key Yacht Club

Bird Key Yacht Club turns on island flavor Saturday, May 21. The "Havana" themed evening featured Cuban inspired food, sounds by Bossalero and a salsa demonstration by Empire Ballroom Studio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ebony Bass, Alexis Lee and Jaberia Jones show off their dresses at Booker High School's prom.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School held its prom tonight, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. This year's theme was 'Hollywood: A Red Carpet Affair.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Brenner Glickman with Joanne Watkins, Jasper and Rocky
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Temple Emanu-El today celebrated pets and the importance of animals in Jewish tradition at its Blessing of the Animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students gathered outside for the announcement of eighth-grade notables before the dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Royal Evening

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated their middle school years with a special dance, themed "A Royal Evening" on May 20. Festivities also included the announcement of eighth-grade "notables."

  • East County
  • News
Lila Cooper with Susan Davis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Bash

Supporters of the American Red Cross headed May 20 to the University Park Country Club for the Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament & Celebrity Chef Showcase event.

  • East County
  • News
Honoree Dick Vitale and his wife, Lorraine
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 20, 2011
Dick Vitale Gala honoring Roy Williams, Nick Bollettieri and John Calipari

Dick Vitale Gala honoring Roy Williams, Nick Bollettieri and John Calipari

  • Black Tie
There were 37 desserts and 29 donors for Family Promises' Third Annual Just Desserts event Friday, May 20 at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Promises' 3rd Annual Just Desserts

Family Promises' held their Third Annual Just Desserts event Friday, May 20 at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay. There were 37 different desserts from 29 different donors as well as a silent auction and raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaki France and her classmates acted as jurors during the mock trial.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Mock Trial at Sarasota Courthouse

Out-of-Door Academy students trekked to the Sarasota Courthouse to act as the jury for a mock trail after second-grade teacher, Kelly Rose, was subpoenaed, and teacher Sean McDonald was arrested for stealing the Banyan tree from the lower school campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fans of both teams cheered on their players for the Spring Game May 20.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Spring Game

Out-of-Door Academy fans got a glimpse of the 2011 Thunder football team during its Spring Game May 20 against Keswick Christian in St. Petersburg. The contest gave the ODA coaching staff a chance to evaluate its players and make adjustments for the fall season. The Thunder lost 25-22 to Keswick Christian.

  • East County
  • Sports
The class of 2011 sit in their seats facing the stage during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2011 Commencement Ceremony

New College's Class of 2011 had their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front. This year marks New College's 45th commencement ceremony. Dr. Helen N. Fagin was this year's commencement speaker.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Lender now has a 95% interest in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's tennis courts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2011
Colony Lender's ownership share increases

Colony Lender LLC now has a 95% interest in the recreational/resort assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. That interest includes the tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Stottlemyer, chairman of the Glenridge Board of Directors, Charles Tirrell, CEO of the Glenridge and Jim Cater, CEO of Praxeis, the community's developer, break ground on the expansion to The Carroll Center.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 20, 2011
Glenridge breaks ground on Carroll Center expansion

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch will add more than 10,000 square feet to The Carroll Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Citizens Advisory Committee helps develop programs to restore and protect Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 20, 2011
Volunteers sought for Sarasota Bay program

Citizens are asked to serve with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program, which protects the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron Dewick, Jim Jordan, Gary Tungate and Steve Elridge played at last year's tournament.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2011
Deadline approaches for Longboat Key Invitational

The golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 20, 2011
Mustang baseball camp dates set

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its 4th annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27 through July 1 and July 11-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-Chairs Tatyana Sharoubim and Molly Klauber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 19, 2011
A Fashionable Gala

A Fashionable Gala

  • Black Tie
Peter Abbott and Saul Coplan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 19, 2011
Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County's Celebration of Hope

Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County's Celebration of Hope

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2011
Treasure Chest Soccer to host summer foot skills

Treasure Chest Soccer will host a fun summer foot skills camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 20-24 and July 5-9 at Braden River High, 6545 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns will play football for Kent State University this fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2011
Kerns commits to Golden Flashes

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns has committed to play football for Kent State University.

  • East County
  • Sports
People make their way around the Durante Gallery looking at Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RCAD Creatives Exhibition Opening

The RCAD Creatives Exhibition, featuring Fiore Custode and Nathan Skiles, was opened to the public Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 19, 2011
NOAA announces hurricane predictions

The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration predicts 12 to 18 named storms with winds 39 mph or greater in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elaine Keating is president of the Keating Foundation and a full-time Longboat Key resident.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2011
Keating reappointed to New College board

Longboat Key philanthropist Elaine Keating's new term will run through 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2011
Broadway Bar veggies out at neighboring garden

During the Historical Society Potluck Picnic on the Porch Saturday, Broadway Bar owner Carolyn Heath, above, could be seen watering a vegetable garden at the Bidwell House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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