Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 20, 2015

Meadows Golf Tournament raises $100,000 for charity

The Meadows Cup Pro Am Golf Tournament, one of the longest-running charitable golf tournaments in Sarasota County, added five more zeros to its running pot of funds raised for Easter Seals of Southwest Florida.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 20, 2015

Of butterflies and becoming bigger

All God’s Children voluntary pre-K students spent weeks caring for caterpillars and watching their transformations within the classroom.

East County
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 20, 2015

Jorge Fernandez works to restore U.S.-Cuba relationship

The Longboat Key resident will make his 18th trip to his homeland since 1998 in September.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 20, 2015

Bookworms

Library volunteers highlight their summer favorites.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 20, 2015

Lakewood Ranch grad completes U.S. Naval Academy

Alec A. Bacon, a Lakewood Ranch High School graduate, successfully received his Bachelor of Science in systems engineering and a minor in Spanish from the U.S. Naval Academy May 22.

East County
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
May 19, 2015

Teens create recycled clothing for Manatee County fashion show

From Coke cans to paper plates, everything can become a garment at the Recycled Dreams Fashion Show.

East County
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 19, 2015

Spice & Tea Exchange falls in Amore

The Spice & Tea Exchange held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on May 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 19, 2015

Last call for 2015 graduates

Do you know a soon-to-be graduate who lives on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys?

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 19, 2015

Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nancy Schwartz
May 17, 2015

Photo contest winners: April

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Morales
May 16, 2015

Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

Sarasota High School students were transported to Bollywood for prom Saturday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Schools

Amanda Sebastiano
May 15, 2015

East County swings for Phil Galvano Classic

Senator Bill Galvano hosted the 19th annual Phil Galvano Classic, May 15, at the Legacy Golf Club, to honor his father, Senator Phil Galvano, in Lakewood Ranch, in East County.