Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 5, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Norman Schimmel
January 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: A booming good time

Although downtown Sarasota did not have its traditional New Year's Eve celebration, the 16-minute fireworks show on the bayfront, by Marina Jack, did mark a celebratory start for 2012. And although the crowd wasn't close to the size seen on July 4, people nonetheless were appreciative of the light show.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
January 5, 2012

ISLAND BEAT: Oh, what a busy beach it was for the holidays

With temperatures hovering the 80s for much of the holiday period, it was no surprise that the No. 1 beach in the country was a popular spot.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
January 5, 2012

Pelican Cove residents host Lunch with the Rabbi

When Temple Emanu-El's Lunch with the Rabbi program celebrated its second anniversary Jan. 4, Pelican Cove resident Marjorie Rosenthal made certain the occasion would be a special one.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
January 5, 2012

Sandy Hook home sells for $2 million

Linda Boring, Sarasota, sold her home at 15 N. Sandy Hook Road to Renee Chase and Edward Aroyan, Sarasota, for $2 million.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 5, 2012

Weekly Weather

Peter van Roekens took this photo of a rainbow over Siesta Key beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Floral Design Class

The Sarasota Garden Club held the first session of its six-week class on the basics of floral arrangement Tuesday, Jan. 3. Each Tuesday, the class meets to learn the fundamentals of design taught by flower show judges. Classes begin with a lecture, and after a lunch break, students have a chance to create their own arrangements and have them critiqued.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Evening with Itzhak Perlman

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club held an 'Evening with Itzhak Perlman', Tuesday, Jan. 3 at University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. The evening included a reception with drinks and appetizers, speeches by Rotarians and Itzhak Perlman as well as an open orchestra rehearsal with the members of the Perlman Music Winter Residency Program.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 4, 2012

Salvation Army donations ring true

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key was rich with Salvation Army bell ringers this year.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 4, 2012

All Angels sees colorful new year

On Saturday, Dec. 31, Ralph Garafola opened his one-man art show at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church gallery, 563 Bay Isles Road.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 4, 2012

SYC wishes employee 'joy'

Joy Waugh, employee at the Sarasota Yacht Club for the past 14 years, is retiring and moving home to Branson, Mo., to begin a new chapter of her life.