• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Holiday 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
  • LWR 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
  • LWR 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
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 4, 2014
  • East County
  • News
  • Share
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life
Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
Students in Lakewood Ranch High School’s Lakewood Leaders club prepare for the birthday lap.
Lakewood Ranch High students Robert Collier and Francisco Suarez, of the Lakewood Leaders team, find a shady spot.
Lakewood Ranch High students Robert Collier and Francisco Suarez, of the Lakewood Leaders team, find a shady spot.
Team Hautamaki & Horiuchi members Sharon Schwalm, Emma Schotall, Susan Ward, Pinar Nomer, Jackie Boucher and Caroline Joslin show off their Superman socks.
Team Hautamaki & Horiuchi members Sharon Schwalm, Emma Schotall, Susan Ward, Pinar Nomer, Jackie Boucher and Caroline Joslin show off their Superman socks.
Jenny Antonino and Alison Greenfield, of Lakewood Ranch High School, walk with team Purple Novas.
Jenny Antonino and Alison Greenfield, of Lakewood Ranch High School, walk with team Purple Novas.
Nolan Middle School students are on team
Nolan Middle School students are on team "Survivor."
Gina Seaman and Anissa Sanches attend Nolan Middle School.
Gina Seaman and Anissa Sanches attend Nolan Middle School.
Katy Kimbrell and Nicole Gulsby judge team tent decorations.
Katy Kimbrell and Nicole Gulsby judge team tent decorations.
Braden River Middle students Savannah Jordan and Reina Langley show off their team’s
Braden River Middle students Savannah Jordan and Reina Langley show off their team’s "Cupcake Wars" theme.
Fifth Third Bank team members Ashley Marcotte and Kathleen Oelberg generate excitement for the sumo contest later that day.
Fifth Third Bank team members Ashley Marcotte and Kathleen Oelberg generate excitement for the sumo contest later that day.
Braden River Middle School’s Junior National Honor Society sells cookies.
Braden River Middle School’s Junior National Honor Society sells cookies.
Alexis McNab and Sydney Payne are on team
Alexis McNab and Sydney Payne are on team "Super Sparks."
Alex Hernandez and Inita Bedi, of Team Cancer Crushers, add a fitness challenge to each of the laps they walk.
Alex Hernandez and Inita Bedi, of Team Cancer Crushers, add a fitness challenge to each of the laps they walk.
Cassidy Mugrage, Karen Kutt, Meagan Gigliotti, Angie Gigliotti and Creig McColl remember David Gigliotti with their team,
Cassidy Mugrage, Karen Kutt, Meagan Gigliotti, Angie Gigliotti and Creig McColl remember David Gigliotti with their team, "Gigs Legacy."
Braden River Middle FCCLA member Michelle Sobolewski dances the
Braden River Middle FCCLA member Michelle Sobolewski dances the "Cotton Eye Joe."
Survivor Sherrie Henderson, survivor co-chairwoman, prepares to draw a raffle ticket.
Survivor Sherrie Henderson, survivor co-chairwoman, prepares to draw a raffle ticket.

 

Latest News

Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Frank Rubino (left) accepts a framed display of medals, patches and pins that demonstrate his 45-year career in law enforcement.
  • December 13, 2025
Longboat deputy chief with 45 years of experience to retire
The building at the corner of N. Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive may be the location of a revived Shore Restaurant on St. Armands Circle.
  • December 12, 2025
Shore Restaurant could return to St. Armands
Part of the renovation of Fruitville Library is a new History Center, replacing a building in Osprey a document calls "aging and inadequate to house the county's collections of historic artifacts.''
  • December 12, 2025
Fruitville Library renovations begin with Dec. 18 closure
Former Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier has drafted an updated noise ordinance for the city, which was approved by the City Commission on first reading.
  • December 11, 2025
City asks: How much noise is too much?

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

SR 64 grocery store, storage facility denied by Manatee commission
  • December 10, 2025
SR 64 grocery store, storage facility denied by Manatee commission
Director of Government Relations Stephanie Garrison leads the work session Dec. 3.
  • December 10, 2025
Changing millage review process a top priority among Manatee commissioners
Seniors Gavin Moore, Abigail Frint and Ryan Johnson were among 12 students at Lakewood Ranch High School to set up and spread the word about the opportunities available at the new College and Career Center.
  • December 9, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High's College and Career Center makes its debut
The idea for Moo-Jitsu was a collaboration between 9-year-old Olivia Whitman and her father Brandon Whitman in October of last year. They launched the business in August.
  • December 8, 2025
Love of cows adds spice to Lakewood Ranch business
The Lake Manatee EMS station is due for a replacement. EMS moved into the space in 1982.
  • December 8, 2025
Site for a new Lake Manatee EMS station is under fire
Capacity of the new operation is up to 18 million gallons a day from 12 million, and the system reduced harmful nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus released into the reclaimed-water irrigation.
  • December 7, 2025
Expanded, improved wastewater plant officially opens

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 © 2025 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