Neighbors

Adam Hughes
February 20, 2014

Sapphire Shores home sells for $1.15 million

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Craig Obrecht submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron docks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
February 20, 2014

School board

Check out the latest Sarasota school happenings.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
February 20, 2014

Your Neighbor: Eve Plews

Plews is the founder of Meet the Sky, a monthly event during which stargazers observe the night sky with telescopes and binoculars.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
February 20, 2014

Amanda Simon's fourth-grade class transforms into Pine View Post Office

This year, the school's fourth-grade classrooms were transformed into working post offices, where students delivered more than 12,000 valentines to each other.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship-Â Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
February 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Association Party

Seaplace residents went country at their Association party on Wednesday evening. Decked out in plaid shirts, colorful bandanas and cowboy hats, attendees enjoyed music from the Jack Tamburin Band and a chicken dinner.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
February 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 19, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 19, 2014

VIDEO: Sarasota Ballet's world premiere

Watch this video filmed in the studio with Sarasota Ballet as they rehearse with choreographer Ricardo Graziano in new piece "After Night Falls."

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A State Semifinals- Sarasota Christian vs. Academy at the Lakes

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center. With the win, the Lady Blazers will advance to the state championship Feb. 20.