Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC at Ruth's Chris

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their monthly business card exchange at Ruth's Chris Steak House, Thursday, July 19.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
July 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Disaster Camp

East County youth today finished a weeklong Disaster Camp for teens, hosted by the American Red Cross, with a day-long disaster response drill.

East County
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
July 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club State Attorney's Office Debate

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered for a luncheon Thursday, July 19, during which, candidates for State Attorney's Office Ed Brosky, Peter Lombardo and John Torraco engaged in a heated debate.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
July 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Beads FOB 19th Anniversary

Beads FOB in Gulf Gate celebrated its 19th anniversary Wednesday, July 18, with an in-store party. Customers stopped by to show their appreciation for the store, which has provided local beaders and crafters with supplies and classes for nearly two decades.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
July 20, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: LBK Firefighters make a splash

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics completed three days of water rescue training yesterday with Manatee County lifeguards at Coquina Beach.

Longboat Key
News

Nick Friedman
July 19, 2012

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for an after-hours social event Tuesday, July 17, at The Sports Page Bar and Grille. Members enjoyed food provided by the bar before socializing and networking with fellow chamber members.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
July 19, 2012

The gift of giving

Steve Bailey, manager of the Coldwell Banker Siesta Key office, presented a $1,500 check to Siesta Key resident Alex Miller on behalf of the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 19, 2012

Come together

An interfaith delegation composed of 21 representatives from local churches and synagogues, organized by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, recently spent 10 days in Israel promoting good will and cultural understanding.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 19, 2012

Scout's honor

Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
July 19, 2012

Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 19, 2012

Neighbors: Gabriel Fassler

Siesta Key Oyster Bar bartender Gabriel Fassler has been serving up drinks for and making memories with locals and visitors for the last eight-and-a-half years.