• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Key Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Valentine's Day Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

GALLERY: Night Under the Stars


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 8, 2011
  • East County
  • News
  • Share
GALLERY: Night Under the Stars
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
Hannaiz Nater, 6, checked out a bat with her parents Luis and Tanya.
Yavonne Bain, Dasia Parker, Daphney Viljean, Jayme Haynes and Ariel Collins sold bracelets, rubber ducks and more to raise money for cancer research.
Yavonne Bain, Dasia Parker, Daphney Viljean, Jayme Haynes and Ariel Collins sold bracelets, rubber ducks and more to raise money for cancer research.
Jenna Greenfield and Jessica Zelitt were eager to check out the Star Lab Planetarium.
Jenna Greenfield and Jessica Zelitt were eager to check out the Star Lab Planetarium.
Braden River High School students Brett King, Tim Kimbrell and Brad Mottram manned the Star Lab Planetarium.
Braden River High School students Brett King, Tim Kimbrell and Brad Mottram manned the Star Lab Planetarium.
Nancy Klein came out with her son Ben and husband Mark to watch her son Andrew launch his rocket.
Nancy Klein came out with her son Ben and husband Mark to watch her son Andrew launch his rocket.
Rachel Macmillan and Kaylie Adams checked out the book fair with their older sisters.
Rachel Macmillan and Kaylie Adams checked out the book fair with their older sisters.
Pamela McFall enjoyed pizza with her daughter Michelle.
Pamela McFall enjoyed pizza with her daughter Michelle.
Pictured are Peyton Murphy, Colin Wong, Johnny Dong, Jordan Sutton, Christopher Medrano and Tristan Skipper.
Pictured are Peyton Murphy, Colin Wong, Johnny Dong, Jordan Sutton, Christopher Medrano and Tristan Skipper.
FCCLA members Caroline Robinson, Varshini Gali and Kati Moeckel dished out pizza.
FCCLA members Caroline Robinson, Varshini Gali and Kati Moeckel dished out pizza.
Ariana Rupan and Zach Ali sold candy for the National Junior Honor Society.
Ariana Rupan and Zach Ali sold candy for the National Junior Honor Society.
Braden River High School student Itzia Santamaria enjoyed the evening with her younger sister and friends, Carla Santamaria, Lauren Frye and Kaylee Burke.
Braden River High School student Itzia Santamaria enjoyed the evening with her younger sister and friends, Carla Santamaria, Lauren Frye and Kaylee Burke.
Denise Tomlison shows off an African fruit bat.
Denise Tomlison shows off an African fruit bat.
Trevor Williams, 13, readies to launch his rocket.
Trevor Williams, 13, readies to launch his rocket.

 

Latest News

Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content

The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in News

Thundercloud Ranch is one of two conservation easements Manatee County purchased Jan. 27.
  • February 4, 2026
Manatee County purchases two easements, conserves nearly 1,500 acres
Manatee County administrators Corey Stutte, Bryan Parnell, Courtney De Pol and Charlie Bishop speak at a Manatee Chamber of Commerce meeting in December. On Jan. 28, all four spoke to commissioners about a temporary hiring freeze.
  • February 3, 2026
Hiring freeze begins as Manatee County researches effects of tax cuts
The red outline shows where M/I Homes of Sarasota proposed to build 167 homes.
  • February 2, 2026
Manatee County commissioners deny 167 homes, 99 put on hold
Many Manatee County residents don't want to deliver large items to the landfill themselves. They want bulk pickup service to return.
  • January 31, 2026
Trash talk continues in Manatee County
Village Idiots Cycling Club member Patrick Franklin Sr. (center) was killed riding his bicycle Jan. 22 when hit by a truck pulling a trailer on Conquistador Parkway in Bradenton.
  • January 29, 2026
Death of beloved cyclist leaves Village Idiots Cycling Club members in shock
David Crawford is 2026 president of Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.
  • January 29, 2026
Real estate market conditions show signs of a more robust 2026

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now