Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
June 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members came out for AJC's2013 Summer Lunch & Learn Wednesday, June 26, at Michael's On East to hear Rabbi Andrew Baker speak about confronting anti-Semitism in Europe. One hundred seventy people listened to the rabbi, who is also AJC's director of International Jewish Affairs. He has been instrumental in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe and about anti-Semitism.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Josh Siegel
June 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
June 26, 2013

Gene Witt students help the homeless

Students at Gene Witt Elementary School ended their school year with an act of giving.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Webb to lead USTA Florida Foundation

The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation appointed B.J. Webb as volunteer president of the organization.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Rabbi Katz's help goes shofar in Hawaii

When Rabbi Jonathan Katz blew the shofar recently at a wedding he officiated in Hawaii, he joked he was blowing on a Jewish conch shell.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Molly Schechter
June 26, 2013

Friends celebrate Florence Katz's tireless volunteer work with seniors

Florence Katz, 98, recently received the Salute to Senior Service Award for the entire state in a contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Obituary: Rita Murphy

Rita Murphy, 66, of Longboat Key and formerly of Longwood, died June 16.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Obituary: Dale Elizabeth Herbst

Dale Elizabeth Herbst, 66, of Kansas City, Mo., died June 17.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Obituary: Barbara P. Arau

Barbara P. Arau, 83, died June 18.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.