Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 21, 2012

St. Matthew's House offers homeless and addicted men a second chance

With the help of local churches, such as Siesta Key Chapel, St. Matthew's House hopes to become self-sustaining.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
June 21, 2012

Banyan Club home tops week's sales at $1.6 million

Charles McGovern and Kristina McGovern, trustees, of Sarasota sold the home at 140 Sand Dollar Lane to Robert and Barbara Risbridger, of Madison, Conn., for $1.6 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mardee Faust submitted this sunset photo, taken on the southern end of Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 21, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Alex Walters

Alex Walters, 17, got into skateboarding when he was 9 years old and has been addicted ever since.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 21, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helena Sutherland submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
June 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club spa day

The women at Bird Key Yacht Club took a day trip to The Met Day Spa & Salon at St. Armands Circle, 35 S Blvd. of Presidents, where they were royally pampered on June 18. They received mini massages, paraffin treatments for hands, a skin analysis consultation, a hair consultation and a makeup consultation. It was a relaxing and fun afternoon get together.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Kids' Summer Beach Run

Now in its second of ten weeks, the Kids' Summer Beach Run had a big turn out, Tuesday, June 19, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 20, 2012

Harry's welcomes summer solstice

Where will you be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21? Harry's Continental Kitchens is hosting a Summer Solstice Soiree to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 20, 2012

Super stupendous beach read

Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children's book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 20, 2012

Ranch thespian lands new role

Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.