Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 6, 2012

Pirate to study abroad in China

Braden River High School sophomore Sarah Schoeffel has earned the prestigious NSLI-Y Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 6, 2012

Couple celebrates diamond anniversary

Even after 60 years of marriage, East County residents John and Millie Somers are sparkling with love.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
June 6, 2012

Longboat Key offers summer camp options

Summer camp is great for parents who want to keep their kids entertained and for kids looking forward to some fun in the sun.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
June 6, 2012

Bridge Street Market shops around for new experience

The Bridge Street Merchants have attempted to extend their season from November into May and June, but decided the heat is hard to beat.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
June 6, 2012

Neighbors: George Noble

After coming out of retirement to start a new business, Longboat Key resident George Noble is looking toward another change.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 6, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mena Lisa Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
June 6, 2012

Freedom family 'slimes 'em for soldiers'

Administrators and teachers at Freedom Elementary School couldn't escape being doused in green slime Wednesday, May 30, as they showed their support for U.S. military members serving overseas.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
June 6, 2012

McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

East County
News

Observer Staff
June 6, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melody Martin took this photo June 4, of Venus transitioning over the sun.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Water Day

Fifth-graders at Gullett Elementary enjoyed a cool and refreshing end to the school year during their Water Day June 4. Students enjoyed water slides, a dunk take, a balloon toss and other games and more. Integrated voluntary prekindergarten students also spent the morning playing outside on bounce houses.

East County
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce put the spotlight on Sarasota's standout small business Tuesday, June 5, at the 22nd Annual Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business of the Year Awards. Area business owners and attendees filled the conference room of the Hyatt Regency, where master of ceremonies and owner of McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Les McCurdy introduced the finalists and kept the audience laughing. This year's Small Business of the Year Award winner was Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
June 5, 2012

Not so ugly ducklings

One of the first things I learned about my responsibilities in covering Longboat Key was that I'd be writing updates on the resident swan population. Little did I know that once nesting season started, swan updates, from swankeeper David Novak, would be my most highly anticipated emails.