Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
April 2, 2014

The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon

When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Weather: East County

Roxanne Baxter Mendrinos submitted this photo of a sandhill crane and her baby sandhill crane, taken at a lake near the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Longbeach Café opens April 2

Longbeach CafÃ© opens April 2 in the old Isabelleâ€™s Eatery location at 6836 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Compeer Inc. Friendraising party

Compeer Inc. celebrated its volunteers and supporters at its 'Friendraising' party Tuesday, April 1, at State of the Arts Gallery. Compeer Inc. founder, Bunny Skirboll, and Compeer Inc. CEO, Jack Minge, thanked members of the community for their support. 'It means so much for a small organization to have the support of a community like Sarasota,' said Skirboll.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 1, 2014

Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

Siesta Key
News

Nolan Peterson
March 31, 2014

Harmer reorganizes county government

The move is intended to increase efficiency without compromising the county's level of service.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 31, 2014

Sarasota Museum of Art receives $1 million challenge

The $1 million donation was offered on the condition that SMOA could secure the balance of $1.45 million by the end of its campaign, the $1 Million Challenge, Saturday May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Exchange 'Mad Hatter' Luncheon

Volunteers of the Women's Exchange went mad at the 'Mad Hatter' Volunteer Luncheon Monday, March 31. The annual event,which celebrates the nonprofits volunteers was held at Michael's On East. The luncheon's theme was the Mad Hatter's tea party from Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's 1865 novel 'Alice in Wonderland.'