Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 18, 2014

The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 18, 2014

Sarasota County named a "Healthy Weight Community Champion"

Sarasota County is among 37 communities recognized by the Florida Department of Health's Healthiest Weight Florida program that recognizes local government efforts to raise awareness of a healthy and active lifestyle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
March 18, 2014

Homeless shelter showdown

The Sarasota County Commission is accusing some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling site selection for a downtown homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 18, 2014

Temple Beth Sholom Schools appoints new interim director

Dr. Wendy Katz is taking the place of Kavita Vasil, who has held the position for the past 20 years and is moving to Birmingham, Ala., for a new position closer to her family.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
March 18, 2014

Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta

Sarasota County emergency personnel transported Indiana University wide receiver Isaac Griffith to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Monday, after the current pulled him beyond the swim buoy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 18, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Drunken Poet Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Drunken Poet Cafe with owner and chef Oy Punyahotra as she prepares homemade green curry. Watch a video of the preparation.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
March 18, 2014

Q&A: Sam Woolf

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf talks "American Idol."

East County
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
March 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Gulfshore and Twin Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

Twin Shores and Gulfshore mobile-home parks held a joint parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 18. For over 25 years, the parade has been a much-loved tradition for the communities.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
March 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig

Lynches Pub & Grub kept the green beer flowing and bagpipes playing during its St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17. Festivities ran all weekend, giving patrons of Lynches plenty of time to enjoy many traditional Irish dishes and activities.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
March 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Party

On March 17, residents and guests of Sand Cay Beach Resort didn't let the rain put a damper on their St. Patrick's Day celebrations. A small crowd enjoyed appetizers, drinks and fresh margaritas near the pool on Monday afternoon.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Day

Sam Snead's American Grill held its seventh annual St. Patrick's Day party Saturday, March 15. The all-day event was held outside the Southside Village restaurant on Hillview Street. Brian Sullivan, co-owner of Sam Snead's, says he enjoys hosting the party because it lets everyone celebrate their Irish roots together.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 17, 2014

Saraosota YPG hosts free TEDxManasota Live viewing party

The Young Professionals Group has teamed up with the city of Sarasota Parking Division, Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association and other Sarasota organizations to make the free simulcast possible Tuesday, March 18.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 17, 2014

ODA baseball sweeps Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team completed a regular-season sweep of rival Cardinal Mooney with a 5-2 victory in Class 3A-District 10 action March 15.

East County
Sports

Nolan Peterson
March 17, 2014

Severe thunderstorms forecasted today

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; isolated tornadoes and heavy rain are possible.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 16, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Gala

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) held its fourth annual One World Gala Sunday, March 16 at Michael's On East. The event honored Linda Rosenbluth and Embracing Our Differences for their involvement with the association and community. Members and guests celebrated the association's 51st anniversary with a dinner program including pianist Guilia Vazzoler from sister city Treviso, Italy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

Sarasota County named a "Healthy Weight Community Champion"

Homeless shelter showdown

Temple Beth Sholom Schools appoints new interim director

Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Drunken Poet Cafe

Q&A: Sam Woolf

PHOTO GALLERY: Gulfshore and Twin Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

PHOTO GALLERY: Lynches St. Patrick's Day Shindig

PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sam Snead's St. Patrick's Day

Saraosota YPG hosts free TEDxManasota Live viewing party

ODA baseball sweeps Cardinal Mooney

Severe thunderstorms forecasted today

PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Gala

Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat

Artist delves into ideas of existence at Longboat exhibition

Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade

Sarasota County commissioners pick chair, vice chair

St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables

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