Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
April 4, 2012

Jerry Springer wants to be an average Joe

Jerry Springer died April 27, 2023, at age 79. He spoke to the Observer in 2012 about his time living in Sarasota and filming the 21st season of "The Jerry Springer Show."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
April 4, 2012

Neighbors: Bill Sandy

Bill Sandy has ridden the rollercoaster of business and shares his experience.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
April 4, 2012

Penguin flock leaves mark on Mote staff

There was turmoil when an escaped penguin was seen floating in the water, away from its Penguin Island exhibit.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 4, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Key Towers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Bob Salyers
April 4, 2012

'Love is in the Air' is a 1977 disco song by John Paul Young, and that silly song was all I could think of on my last Photo-Boat outing on the Manatee River. On Fridays and Saturdays during the wild bird-breeding season, I run a charter service aboard the Photo-Boat for photographers in Manatee County.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
April 4, 2012

Neighbors: Vince Vizzaccaro

After six years of writing, the Lakewood Ranch resident has released his first novel.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 4, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger took this sunset photo in River Landings Bluff.

East County
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: VPA Spring Dance Performance

Booker High School's VPA Dance program put on their Spring Dance Performance, Thursday, March 29, inside Booker High School Auditorium. The show ran Thursday, Friday and Saturday and included nine pieces, two of which were choreographed by VPA students.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Control Growth Now Luncheon

Control Growth Now held its annual meeting and luncheon Saturday, March 31, during which, it honored Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations president Lourdes Ramirez as the Citizen of the Year. The meeting marked the 23rd anniversary of Control Growth Now, a civic organization dedicated to protecting and advancing Sarasota neighborhoods.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
April 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show ft. The Met

On Thursday, March 29 Bird Key Yacht Club's parking lot and dining room was full of around 170 people for the style show featuring fashions from The Met Fashion House Day Spa and Salon on St. Armands Circle. It was their largest turnout ever. The fashions featured in these photos can be purchased from The Met, 35 South Blvd of the Presidents.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Brunch in the Park

All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park was a big success, Sunday, April 1, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
April 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch presented the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. 14-goal Memorial Finals April 1, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of polo action and the "Underwater Adventure" tailgating contest, sponsored by the American Red Cross.