Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
May 9, 2014

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Art of Boat Building

Longboat Key resident Herman Kruegle assists Rick Stewart in the restoration of an old wooden boat on Friday, May 9, at FISH Boatworks in Cortez Fishing Village.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Mother's Day

Children at Kiddie Academy enjoyed special time with their mothers May 8 and May 9, during a special Mother's Day tea party event, at the school.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Mother's Day

Children at All God's Preschool at Living Lord Lutheran Church celebrated their mothers May 9, during special festivities at the school.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 8, 2014

Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
May 8, 2014

Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 8, 2014

Historic Run

The Sarasota Christian School softball team captured its first Class 2A-Region 3 regional title and Final Four berth May 5.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 8, 2014

High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

Stamp of Approval

The United States Postal Service celebrated the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with the unveiling of its limited edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps Monday, at the Ringling Museum.