Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sara Cole submitted this sunset photo, taken while boating on a recent Sunday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 24, 2012

Neighbors: Ruth Ritenour

Ruth Ritenour was one of the first residents of Siesta Isles and continues to stay involved in the community.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Katalin Volgyi submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 24, 2012

U.S. Marine commends patriotism

Braden River Middle School students and staff members were greeted with a patriotic surprise recently when former Braden River student Jake Mullery, a U.S. Marine now stationed in California, stopped by the school to thank students for showing their support of the U.S. military.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2012

St. Mary, Star of the TV

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church will have two Masses filmed by the Diocese of Venice film crew that will be televised for shut-ins on a later date.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2012

'Ciao!' baby Sharapova wins

Maria Sharapova, who was defending her title, topped Li Na in the Italian Open Sunday, May 20, in Rome.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 23, 2012

Memorial Parade slated for Sunday

It's time to honor the nation's fallen heroes.

East County
Neighbors

By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
May 23, 2012

Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.