Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 28, 2015

Business Briefs

Siesta Key Salon receives 2015 Couples Choice Award; Sarasota Yacht Club receives distinguished award; Bob Rosinsky to serve as president of FGA

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

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Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
January 27, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: The Beaches welcome back party

The Beach of Longboat Key said hello its snowbird residents back in town for the season at a welcome back party on Jan. 29.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
January 27, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Women's Club Fashion Forward luncheon

The University Park Women's Club held its annual Oh La La Fashion Forward event on Jan. 28. The luncheon featured models in clothing from Dream Weaver on St. Armands Circle, and there was a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds donated to charity.

East County
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
January 27, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting on Jan. 27. Floral designer Katie Cornell was the keynote speaker and gave guests tips on perfecting flower arranging.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Gauls celebrate sweet 60

On Jan. 29, Jack and Joan Gaul will celebrate their 60th anniversary.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Dora Walters goes by the book for readers

You saw her byline countless times during her 26 years at the Longboat Observer, but now, retired Senior Editor Dora Walters' byline appears on her new book, 'Rewind...Playback: A Collection of Life's 'Little' Memories.'

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Sights for stripes

Braden River High School's Jasmine Stanton knew just what to do when this year's Manatee County Fair's diary costume contest came around.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Garden fresh

Since it sprouted about two months ago, Lakewood Ranch Main Street's first edible garden continues to grow.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Encore opening celebration

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Jan. 20, at Amore by Andrea.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Obituary: Dr. Adele Fiderer

Dr. Adele Fiderer, of Longboat Key and Rye Brook, N.Y., died Jan. 12.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2015

Occasions

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].