Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Mr. Potato Head discovered out east

APRIL FOOLS - Move over, Legoman. There's a new oversized toy in town.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Volunteer drivers needed

APRIL FOOLS - To combat rising printing costs, the Longboat Observer is asking for help from its readers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Tuesdays at New Gate School

The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Program, more affectionately known as 'Tennis Tuesday', has the students at New Gate learning the basics from forehands, backhands and volleys to agility to sportsmanship.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

This issue is in good taste

APRIL FOOLS - For this issue, the Longboat Observer has teamed up with an area company to test one of its newest line of products: edible ink and paper.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Seeking tutors and volunteers

The Literacy Council of Sarasota is seeking tutors to help Sarasota adults improve their English.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Catch and release

Curt and Pia Laguerre Ravn caught an injured blue heron after nine weeks of an ongoing effort with Save Our Seabirds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage

Longboaters Larry and Carol English celebrated their 50th anniversary with friends and family Friday, March 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Primrose family needs your votes!

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

SMR employee spies alligator

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Marketing and Public Relations Candice McElyea shared this photo of a gator she snapped in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Ballet school presents 'Cinderella'

The School of Russian Ballet will bring fairy-tale magic to the East County with its production of "Cinderella" at 2 p.m.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
March 28, 2012

Neighbors: Mary Mitchell

This fashion illustrator went from rags to designer garments.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
March 28, 2012

Sandpipers group learns about local aid

The Rev. Bryan O'Carroll, of St. George's Episcopal Church, in Bradenton, was the guest speaker at the March 20 meeting of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men's Sandpipers Group.