Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association

The members of the St. Armands Circle Assocation met Tuesday, Feb. 21 to discuss business. Sunglass Hut hosted the event and provided coffee and breakfast snacks to the circle business representatives present. Items discussed ranged from the ongoing Buskers performing on the circle and the potential parking meter discussion happening at Town Hall. St. Armands Circle will cross that bridge when they come to it, and they will cross it with full force.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Fundraiser

The agenda for the Longboat Key Democratic Club is simple: Reelect President Obama and elect Keith Fitzgerald to Congress. Their meeting at Lillian Sands' home on Monday, Feb. 22 was a fundraiser. Proceeds benefit a variety of activities that allow the Democrats to reach out to both Sarasota and Manatee counties. Since 2008, the group has sent busses from New Town to the polls to get people to vote - regardless of their political party. The fundraiser also featured speakers Rita Ferrandino the head of the Democrats of Sarasota County and Richard O'Brien the head of the Democrats of Manatee County.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
February 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Condo Council Meeting

The Siesta Key Condo Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Siesta Key Chapel. After enjoying snacks and refreshments, members heard from John Dauenheimer, Vice President of Insurance Service of Sarasota, who spoke about how the potential Citizens Insurance changes would affect Siesta Key condos.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
February 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: TBI Opera Night

The Men's Club of Temple Beth Israel put on the annual Temple Beth Israel Opera Night, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the temple.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Mixon

83-year-old Bill Mixon is one of Manatee County's most famous farmers. Read more about this local icon in our candid Q&A.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Elusive screech owl is a hoot

For years, a screech owl has lived in the backyard of Martin and Deborah Brookses' residence.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Tea to Tequila goes Cuban

The Tea to Tequila book club met Feb. 15, with an incredible 37-person turnout at Marcia and David Gutridge's home.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Putterman tells his real age

It's not a lie when Sol Putterman tells people he's really 21 years old - not 88.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Palm-Aire goes all in at card party

About 200 women tried their luck during the Palm-Aire Women's Club's Game & Card Party at Palm-Aire Country Club.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

Shoppers rush to the Key for annual rummage sale

It's that time of year again when people scramble to Stella Maris Activity Hall at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church for the Royal Rummage Sale. It's a day when not only the parishioners rejoice, but bargain shoppers join in.