Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 22, 2011

Stoneybrook Golf Club hosts community day

Families in Heritage Harbour's Stoneybrook community gathered just outside the Stoneybrook Golf Club Jan. 22 for the club's Community Day event. Attendees enjoyed pizza and hot dogs, children's activities, golf-themed contests and other festivities.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
January 21, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET: Anat Hoffman

Temple Beth Israel will host the Israeli activist at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 20, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Carol Furlong

Carol Furlong is the team captain for the Longwood Run Senior 4.0 Women's Doubles team and was recently named the USTA's December 2010 Tennis Captain of the Month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 20, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Stream of Consciousness

Edward D'Agostino submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dora Walters
January 20, 2011

Episcopal Church Women hear travel option

Veteran traveler Evey Huntington spoke at a luncheon meeting of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women Jan. 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
January 20, 2011

Soiree stars buzz about Aging in Paradise

The "Hooray! It's a Soiree" event was held at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room, to celebrate the opening of the Aging in Paradise Resource Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Maria Amodio
January 20, 2011

Longboat Key Historical Society journeys into the past

Dr. Gabrielle Vail took the Longboat Key Historical Society thousands of years into the past when she spoke about creation and renewal rituals of the prehispanic Maya at the society's meeting held Thursday, Jan. 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Maria Amodio
January 20, 2011

Beachplace residents have happy reunion

Beachplace residents held their annual welcome back party Thursday, Jan. 20, at the condominium clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 20, 2011

Intersections Kickoff Celebration

The Intersections project had its official kickoff celebration at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20 at Selby Five Points Park. The public art project that has been in the works for over a year finally came to fruition with a total of 12 sculptures located throughout downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
January 20, 2011

Ranch Humane Society hosts kick-off bash

Hundreds of animal lovers helped the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society start 2011 with a bang during the organization's Kick-Off Bash Jan. 20 at the home of Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio in The Concession. Guests enjoyed wine, hors d'ouerves, live music and more while raising money for the new animal organization.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
January 20, 2011

Bookworms throw PJ party on Ranch Main

Eager readers put on their most comfy nighttime attire and headed to Little Bookworms for the shop's Pajama Party Jan. 20 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The party featured a book signing by author Tracey Williams, who read her book, "Go Back to Bed!"