Neighbors

Josh Siegel
October 16, 2013

Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

East County
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
October 16, 2013

Three sisters start brain cancer charity

Sisters Jill Vedder, Denise Howell and Ashley McCormick and their mom, Amy Syrear, formed Babes Against Brain Cancer, a charity that focuses on helping people with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

East County
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 16, 2013

The Good News: Alisa Pettingell

Alisa Pettingell is a philanthropist and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supporter. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 16, 2013

Weather

Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.

East County
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 15, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Welcome Back Luncheon

The women of St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild gathered for a Welcome Back luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Mary's Stella Maris Hall.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
October 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival kicked off Saturday, Oct. 12. This year's festival features longtime favorites such as children's train rides, charity pumpkin games, a petting zoo and frog-jumping championships, but it also includes new acts, such as the Gunslinger Monster Truck Show and the Justino Zoppe Magic Show.

East County
News

Heather Merriman Saba
October 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota SUP Race Series

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted the third race of the 1st annual Sarasota SUP Race Series Saturday, Oct. 12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi 7K and 1 mile Fun Run

Runners gathered at Phillippi Shores Elementary School Saturday, Oct. 12, for the 7K and 1 mile Fun Run.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths Food Bank Orange Peel Awards

All Faiths Food Bank recognized local Hunger Action Heroes for their efforts during Hunger Action Month Friday, Oct. 11, at All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Dine, Dance and Donate

Guests gathered at Fete Ballroom Thursday, Oct. 10, for a silent auction event benefiting All Children's Hospital.

East County
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
October 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle's Dragonfly Cafe

Booker Middle School's Room 130 turned into the Dragonfly Cafe Thursday, Oct. 10. Students of Mrs. Fox's 8th grade Creative Writing class shared their work. This is the first Dragonfly Cafe of the 2013/2014 academic year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.