Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Weekly Weather Photo

New Mexico resident Antje Munroe witnessed this Siesta Key sunset in early December while visiting her mother-in-law.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 19, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isnâ€™t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 18, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Condo Council Lighting Contest Awards

The Siesta Key Condominium Council met Tuesday, Jan. 17, and dished out awards to the winners of the Siesta Key Holiday Spirit Condominium Lighting Contest. Condominiums were divided into categories according to number of units. Category I was for condominiums containing 101 or more units, category II was for 51 to 100 units and category III was for 50 or fewer units. The first place winners for each category were Siesta Dunes, Beach Haven and Sandpiper Beach Club, respectively.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
January 18, 2012

Truckload of thanks rolls in

D.M. Williams, manager at Casa Del Mar, has been a big supporter of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 18, 2012

Rotary completes can-made firecracker

The Rotary Club of East Manatee sparked feelings of patriotism in honor of this year's Manatee County fair with the group's can sculpture - a firecracker standing 5 feet tall.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 18, 2012

Guide Dogs seeks new puppy-raisers

Southeastern Guide Dogs is calling all puppy lovers as it readies to train a new group of guide dog puppies.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 18, 2012

First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 18, 2012

Neighbors: Claude Engle

As a design consultant, Engle helps shed light on some interesting places.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
January 18, 2012

Photographer displays natural link to Florida subject matter

Photographer Clyde Butcher started taking photos of the Everglades in order to heal after a drunk driver killed his son.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
January 18, 2012

St. Mary music director exits on a high note

Looking back on his eight-and-a-half years as music director at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, Michael Tucci says he has met many wonderful people.