Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 10, 2012

Obituary: Barbara Reese McDevitt

Barbara Reese McDevitt, 81, of Glenn Mills, Pa., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 10, 2012

Obituary: Stuart McNaught Dalgleish

Stuart McNaught Dalgleish, 79, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 30.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 10, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jennifer Downs took this sunrise photo while searching for shells on Lido Beach.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 10, 2012

Women bring founders to life

Patricia McCullen sees dead people. Or rather, she plays one of them, she says smiling.

East County
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, Oct. 9, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room. The luncheon included a meet and greet with local Democratic candidates.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Blessing of the Animals

Pet owners brought their cats and dogs to the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 7 to receive a blessing. Pets and pet owners mingled before the furry friends received their blessings.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.