Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 26, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free at last

Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore's Ball and Opening

Sarasota Yacht Club members break out the comm-adorable gowns and suits for ball. A train of former commodores decked in their finest were presented into the dining room of Sarasota Yacht Club members on January, 21. The group dated back to 1997. Following the procession was dinner and dancing the night away.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
January 26, 2012

Is Honest Abe the new face of Hollywood 20?

This rendering of Abraham Lincoln, which seems to have borrowed the hat from Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat," was spotted on the rooftop of the Hollywood 20 movie theater in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Forty Carrots playground renovation

Forty Carrots held a special ceremony to commemorate the renovation of both of the playgrounds at Forty Carrots, Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale at The Broken Egg

Famed sportscaster Dick Vitale appeared at his favorite restaurant and home away from home, The Broken Egg, Thursday, Jan. 26 to film part of an upcoming ESPN program called, 'All Access with Dickie V.' Vitale, a Lakewood Ranch resident, eats at The Broken Egg on an almost daily basis and considers the breakfast and lunch restaurant his second home. 'They treat me really well here,' said Vitale. 'They help me raise money for cancer research, and they have great food. I eat at the Siesta Key location at least once a week.' Vitale talked with fans, posed for photos and signed autographs. With the help of The Broken Egg, Vitale raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for The V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research through private donations and the sale of basketballs, bobble heads, his books and other memorabilia.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fleet Captain's Dinner

Bird Key Yacht Club was packed for Fleet Captain Allyn Carlson's dinner on Saturday, Jan. 21. The usual table of seafood and ice sculpture was done-up with a butter sculpture of a fish jumping out of water. It was one of the best displays of the year by Executive Chef Joseph A. Santangini. The room was packed with tons of people and it was practically bumper-to-bumper - as the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Build a Book at Bay Haven

Bay Haven held their 5th annual Build a Book event, Wednesday, Jan. 25, inside Bay Haven's cafeteria.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 26, 2012

First lady kicks off literacy

To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

German family introduces authentic tastes to Key

Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

Q&A with Joseph Holt

The longtime principal pianist for the United States Army Chorus will perform on Siesta Key this weekend.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 26, 2012

Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Bay Haven, Pineview and Lakeview Elementary School.