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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.16.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
Off-duty rescuer's care goes above, beyond

An East Manatee Fire Rescue member recently took a Braden River Elementary School student to school after a traffic accident sent his mom to the hospital.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
China Smith stopped boxing in 2007 to launch his non-profit, China Smith and Friends Inc. This year, he hopes to return to the ring.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 23, 2012
Neighbors: China Smith

'The People's Champ' talks about growing up in Sarasota, giving back to his community and his plans to return to the boxing ring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Impact Elite sixth-grade basketball team won six straight games to win the Boys USSSA State Championship June 11-12.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2011
Impact Elite wins state championship

The Impact Elite sixth-grade basketball team maintained a perfect 19-0 record heading into the state tournament June 11-12 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Sports
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Christine and Ryan Roman welcomed their daughter, Giavanna Jayne Nicole Roman, to the world Aug. 6, 2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rick Farmer has seen graffiti on some of the towering oaks near the playground.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Graffiti draws ire of Arlington Park residents

Neighbors fed up with graffiti have cleaned markings throughout Arlington Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

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  • In Memoriam |
  • August 11, 2020
Harriet Bernbaum nee Harrison

Harriet Bernbaum nee Harrison, age 93, passed peacefully at home on August 7, 2020 surrounded by family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 24, 2020
St. Armands Circle Art Festival showcases artists from far and wide

Dozens of artists showcased their work for hundreds of attendees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Valerie Demino layers her rainbow cake. Demino has delivered cakes to health care workers, teachers and friends.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 29, 2020
Multi-layered generosity in the Bradenton area

Greyhawk Landing resident bakes homemade cakes for people helping with COVID-19

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Rene Salazar reviews his findings during  School Advisory Council meeting at Gene Witt Elementary School.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2020
Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

Expert finds no mold threat at Gene Witt

  • East County
  • News
The Blazers go through blocking drills in practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Blazers volleyball plays up to their competition

Sarasota Christian is a small program with a big spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior boys golfer Noah Kumar, here hitting a drive on the first hole at Laurel Oak Country Club, is ranked No. 1 in Florida by the FHSAA and 92nd nationally by Junior Golf Scorecard.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2019
Cardinal Mooney boys golfer has climbed state and national leaderboards

The senior is committed to Florida Southern College.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Baar sets up the knock-down targets of the game Hillbilly Quick Draw.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 9, 2019
It's game time at Hunsader Farms in East County

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival games fun for all while raising money for nonprofits and organizations.

  • East County
  • News
The Cougars celebrate a win over Bishop McLaughlin.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 31, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Crazy for the Cougars

The Cardinal Mooney community has embraced volleyball in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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