Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Summer Salon Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Designing Women Boutique. Hayley Wielgus, anchor of ABC-7 News Sunrise and Noon spoke at the event.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

2013 Football Preview

Enjoy the 2013 Football Preview and view extra coverage brought to you by YourObserver.com.

East County
Sports

Yaryna Klimchak
August 29, 2013

Senior snapshots

Seniors from Sarasota County high schools reflect on who they were in middle school and discuss what they look forward to most during their final year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2013

Serving up Life Lessons

Four local volleyball players traveled to Guatemala this summer to volunteer with Orphan's Heart.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

Moments in time

Low-speed vehicles may be the hot topic on Siesta Key right now, but it isn't the first time a low-speed mode of transportation has come into question. Motorized bicycles became the topic of conversation in 1976 on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

SIDELINES

Lady Blazers notch come-from-behind win; Sailors breeze to Kickoff Classic win

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of games Booker High quarterback Jeremiah Henderson has played at the position.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2013

Observer Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a lifeguard stand on Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA vs. Sarasota Christian School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 25-23, 18-25, 25-21, 25-21 Aug. 26. Natalie Buffett powered the Lady Thunder with 16 kills, 14 perfect passes and eight digs. Lauren Maxey added 13 kills and three aces. Cameron Graham finished with 17 perfect passes and 16 digs. Setter Monica Costa had 37 assists.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 28, 2013

Goodwill dresses veterans for success

Goodwill Manasota helps veterans dress for success to prepare them for job interviews and the Veterans and their Families Jobs Services Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 28, 2013

Observer babies make headlines

It happens once in a blue moon: The Observer welcomed two new additions to its family on the same day! East County Observer Managing Editor Pam Eubanks and Sarasota Observer Managing Editor Randi Donahue each welcomed their first child into the world Aug. 22 (two days after the blue moon).