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For the last five years, Dave Volk has found a new calling as a writer of children’s books.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Neighbors: Dave Volk

In 1969, recent college graduate Dave Volk planned on teaching high school history and government. Instead, he got drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2013
Obituary: Donald Weill

Donald Weill, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
former mayor Dr. Joan Webster and Rita Draveling
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Luncheon

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 12. Rev. Steve Clemente, of Our Lady of the Angels in Lakewood Ranch, was the guest speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gabriel Jiva and Tina Neri
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Meeting

Member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group met Thursday, Feb. 7, at The Blue Rooster for their regular meeting. Established and prospective members socialized, networked and enjoyed beer and cocktails.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
River Rhapsody, a 37-member chorus from Braden River High School, delighted more than 100 parishioners Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
VIDEO: Braden River choir sings for Christ Church

High school group selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in Memorial Day concert

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Gardiner and Joyce Wartinbee
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Fashion Show

The ladies of Christ Church of Longboat Key held a fashion show to benefit Learn to Fish, a ministry for disadvantaged women in Manatee County. Parishioners modeled sportswear from Patchington.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allegria Bouquet with Merry Del Monte and Martha Pino
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady Fashion Show

Nearly 400 ladies of the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church turned out Feb. 9 for the organization's sixth annual fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barb Baldy and Nan Kahle are visiting from Ohio.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival

Siesta Key held it's 19th Annual Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 on Ocean Boulevard to show of unique talent and draw visitors. More than 100 exhibitors sold their work to hundreds of people. Dick Cooley, an exhibitor from Wisconsin that makes figurines out of scrap metal and spark plugs said, 'the weather has been my favorite part of the show, hopefully I will come back next year.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diana and Marta Rosansky
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spyridoula Collum danced Hellenic Folk. She used to teach belly dancing for nearly 30 years
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 29th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 7 though Feb. 10. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
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