Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 23, 2011

Weekly Weather: Dreaming of Dinner?

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of a blue heron on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Schools decorates Salvation Army

Each year, Temple Beth Sholom students and their teachers spearhead a donation drive for children and families at the Salvation Army.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
November 22, 2011

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Randy Estelle

Pianist Randy Estelle will usher in the Christmas season with a holiday performance this weekend at Christian Retreat in the East County. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 22, 2011

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Andy Youngs

Andy Youngs is a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild. The group hosts two fundraisers yearly: the Christmas bazaar and the rummage sale.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
November 22, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch break

Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2011

POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 22, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Being Thankful

The First United Methodist Church held a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the parents and children that attend the Early Child Care program at the church.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

The 20th Anniversary Ponies Under the Palms, was a walk through Ford history. Shelbys, Mustangs, Thunderbirds, Machs and more from all different years and all different cities in Florida filled the circle to it's 125-ish car capacity on Sunday, Nov. 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2011

Rusty Chinnis to appear on PBS

On Thanksgiving, PBS's Gulf Coast Journal will be gobbling about Rusty Chinnis.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2011

Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 22, 2011

Richard Crawfords meet their matches

The three men, all named Richard Crawford, did not know one another until they met Saturday at the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2011

Troop candy drive a success

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero, of Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, says she was pleased with the donations her business received for its annual Candy Drive for the Troops.