Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 21, 2014

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Sarasota
Neighbors

By Caleb Motsinger
August 20, 2014

The Faces of Summer

We took to the streets to take a closer look at the people and places of Longboat Key during the off-season. What we found was that the Key is still in season for a variety of people who live, work, visit and shop in the area during the summer. Although the weather is hot and humid, the visitors and residents we found out and about over the weekend are the pulse that brings the town to life.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Prime Time Meet and Greet Exhibit Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Sahib Shrine Center. The event was '80s themed and allowed members to network while enjoying drinks, games and food samples from local restaurants.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out of Door Academy Lower School welcomed back students for the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 20. After dropping off their children, parents were invited to socialize underneath the banyan trees with coffee and muffins. The event was organized by the school's Parent Association.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 20, 2014

ODA wins preseason opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Southeast 25-20, 25-8, 28-26 in its preseason opener Aug. 19.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Goliath grouper lives up to name

Talk about a real big fish.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini

The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Students make splash for school

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. this weekend will celebrate the start of school with its annual Back to School Splash Bash event Aug. 23, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Klauber, Mancini honored by AJC

The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, in November.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Temples share the Torah

Twenty-three years ago, Temple Sinai received a Torah on loan when it organized a new congregation in Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Sidewalk art offers encouragement

Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, a local art teacher, came up with a special idea to encourage her nephew, Luke Schmillen, who has been battling leukemia at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. He will be there at least 100 days and is away from his wife and two daughters, who live in Iowa.