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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 24, 2010
Firefighters rise to training challenge (WITH VIDEO)

Firefighters from Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department and West Manatee and Englewood fire districts began high-rise training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2010
OBITUARY: Jack Clayman

Jack Clayman, 91, was a Longboat Key resident and member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 28, 2012
Manatee County schools nab top TSA awards

Manatee County high schools took first, second and third place for overall peformance. Nolan Middle School also came home with a championship title.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dick Vitale signs a basketball for Alan Streitmatter.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale at The Broken Egg

Famed sportscaster Dick Vitale appeared at his favorite restaurant and home away from home, The Broken Egg, Thursday, Jan. 26 to film part of an upcoming ESPN program called, 'All Access with Dickie V.' Vitale, a Lakewood Ranch resident, eats at The Broken Egg on an almost daily basis and considers the breakfast and lunch restaurant his second home. 'They treat me really well here,' said Vitale. 'They help me raise money for cancer research, and they have great food. I eat at the Siesta Key location at least once a week.' Vitale talked with fans, posed for photos and signed autographs. With the help of The Broken Egg, Vitale raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for The V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research through private donations and the sale of basketballs, bobble heads, his books and other memorabilia.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., Sunday.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 27, 2011
East County CVS robbed

A CVS in the 5300 block of Lockwood Ridge Road was robbed of prescription pills Sunday afternoon.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2011
Siesta Key Chamber now accepting nominations

Completed nomination forms must be received no later than Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2011
Former Marauder Nathan Adcock lands with Royals

Former Bradenton Marauders pitcher Nathan Adcock, who was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the fifth pick in the 2010 Rule 5 Draft, was named to the Royals' 2011 Opening Day roster.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 24, 2011
Ikebana to host annual show

The local Ikebana International chapter will host its 43rd annual exhibit at Selby Botanical Gardens this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church offers trunk of treats

Lakewood Ranch's Living Lord Lutheran Church doles out Halloween fun, candy.

  • East County
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 9, 2019
Splish, splash: Families dive into Fun Night at Arlington Park

Arlington Park and Aquatic Center hosted its September Family Fun Night on Sept. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • January 19, 2017
Yourtowns 01.19.17

SMS presents deputy with sweet surprise and Orioles spring training tickets go on sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler Dyson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 30, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 09.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 14, 2015
Lady Blazers top Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Cardinal Mooney 3-1 Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Renée Sheade and Jeannette D'Angelo. Molly Schechter.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2013
So who's counting?

Sarasota resident Renee Sheade celebrated her birthday May 16, a few days early, at Michael's On East. Long-time friend Jeannette D'Angelo organized the birthday luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Obituary: Florence Mary Louise Ruggiero

Florence Mary Louise Ruggiero, 86, of Longboat Key and Leominster, Mass., died March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Mirabella
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 8, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
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