Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 27, 2012

FOREVER YOUNG: Henrietta Daytz

Sarasota resident Henrietta Daytz will celebrate her 100th birthday with her family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Marina Jack.

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
September 27, 2012

Siesta Properties home sells for $1.79 million

A home in Siesta Properties Inc. tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Barry and Monica Kramer, of Sarasota, sold their home at 7808 Sanderling Road to Siesta Key Landholdings LLC for $1.79 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
September 27, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Cathy Waller took this photo of the sun setting over Siesta Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
September 27, 2012

Blues fest debuts under new management

After more than two decades of local operation, the festival's new producers want to live up to the annual show's established reputation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 27, 2012

HARD HITTER: Carly Scarbrough

Riverview High junior middle hitter Carly Scarbrough has become one of the area's most dominant hitters. Now the Lady Rams' team and floor captain has her sights set on returning to the playoffs.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 27, 2012

SIDELINES

Lady Cougars silence Lady Thunder; Sarasota boys finish fourth at North Port Invitational; Sarasota Sailors fall to Southeast Seminoles; Cougars suffer first loss

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 27, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mariana Sendova took this photo of the sun setting Sept. 25, over her backyard in Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
September 27, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High junior wide receiver Richie James has been playing football for nine years and says he's driven by his love for the game.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 27, 2012

JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of days kicker Mitchell Howard had been on the Riverview High football team before kicking three extra points in the Rams 29-6 victory over Braden River Sept. 21.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. St. John Neumann

The Out-of-Door Academy dropped its second-consecutive district game with a 42-21 loss to St. John Neaumann. The Thunder turned the ball over seven times in the loss. ODA quarterback Evan Wilson connected with Austin Hoppe for a touchdown and also ran in for a score. Running back J.T. Fischer scored the Thunder's other touchdown on a 5-yard carry. ODA returns to non-district action Sept. 28 at Evangelical Christian.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
September 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary wishes beloved volunteer a happy 100th birthday (VIDEO)

Southside Elementary School today held a birthday party honoring volunteer Henrietta Daytz, who will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday, Sept. 29. Principal Steve Dragon stopped by the school's Media Center to serenade her with a birthday tune.