Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Bob Havel celebrates 90 years with family members

Bob Havel recently celebrated his 90th birthday on Longboat Key with 24 members of his family.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Weather: Longboat Key

Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2014

Weather: East County

Carolyn Eliason submitted this sunset photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 19, 2014

SCOPE announces Cathy Layton as 2014 Boundary Crosser

Layton was nominated by members of the community along with the committee of citizens and former Boundary Crossers. She will be honored at SCOPE's Annual Celebration September 25.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 18, 2014

Association vows to fight $5.1 million demand

Association President Jay Yablon says Unicorp and Colony Lender 'are at the heart of a hostile strategy to take over the Colony.'

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 18, 2014

Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini to be honored

On November 19, Klauber and Mancini will receive the West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) Civic Achievement Award for years of supporting their community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Caleb Motsinger
August 18, 2014

Summer ends, school begins

Longboat Key students prepare for first day of school Aug. 18.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY:First day of school at Bay Haven

Families across Sarasota County started their morning early with the first day of school Monday, Aug. 18. At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms. "I'm pretty excited," said Luis Lopez outside the elementary school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY:First day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary

Students start the first day of classes Monday, Aug. 18, at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

St. Boniface's Youth Group held an ice cream social for families Sunday, Aug. 17, in Siesta Key Village. The event marked the end of the summer and invited families to enjoy ice cream in the village's gazebo. "It's a nice way to kick of the school year," says Alex Everson, Youth Group director.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Fiorelli Winery Harvest Festival

Rosa Fiorelli's Winery and Vineyard welcomed the public to help stomp out cancer during the vineyard's August Harvest Festival Aug. 16 and Aug. 17. The event raised money for the American Cancer Society.