Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Grants and Scholarships Ceremony

The Woman's Exchange held its annual grants and scholarships ceremony Thursday, June 5. The event celebrated the recipients, which included 11 high school students, 21 college scholarship and 20 grant recipients, with a party at the Woman's Exchange. Guests enjoyed each other's company while snacking on sweet treats such as chocolate fondue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
June 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Ceremony - A Salute to Our Military

To celebrate the opening of the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, guests gathered Thursday, June 5, in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard for the opening ceremony - 'A Salute to Our Military.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual poker tournament Thursday, June 5, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The event is the chamber's largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going toward the July 4 fireworks.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club held its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 5, at Michael's On East. The luncheon included an annual legislative update with a panel of Florida government officials including Sen. Nancy Detert, Florida Rep. Ray Pilon and Florida Rep. Jim Boyd. After the discussion, members were invited to participate in a Q and A.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Kiddie Academy celebrates grads

Thirty-four Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch voluntary prekindergarten students officially moved up a grade during a graduation ceremony June 4, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Teachers each chose two of their students to read a "Pete the Cat" book while the other students performed a skit for the audience.

East County
Schools

Kelsey Grau
June 4, 2014

Florida Vacation Connection 20th Anniversary Party

Longboat Key's Florida Vacation Connection celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party on June 4, at Chart House. 'It's just a fabulous milestone to reach and to be surrounded by so many friends and family...' said Vice President Jan Jordan. 'We still love what we do.'

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 4, 2014

All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Ronson does double duty

Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson was a veteran on a mission to honor the war dead on Memorial Day May 27.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Shark heads to sea after photo-op

Beachplace resident Rebecca Goldthwaite spotted a group of young men in May who caught a sandbar shark near the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Our town: Art association makes donation

The Creative Art Association of Lakewood Ranch awarded $300 to Art Center Manatee to distribute to local youth for scholarships.

East County
News

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Our town: Elks promote child safety

Seven Elks club members from Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge 2855 recently read the book 'Let's B Safe' to first-graders at Freedom Elementary School.

East County
News

Observer Staff
June 4, 2014

Our town: Second-grader helps the homeless

East County second-grader student Anthony Longo, of Saint Joseph Catholic School, recently came up with an idea that would allow himself and his classmates to help the homeless.