Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

Your Neighbor: Amy Ernst

Casey Key resident Amy Ernst didn't consider herself an artist until after her father's death in 1984. But she says her father recognized her talent when she was a toddler getting into his paints.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 18, 2013

Weather Photo: WALKING ON SUNSHINE

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a sunrise on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party

Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v.Tarpon Springs softball

The Riverview Rams were defeated by Tarpon Springs East Lake Eagles 7-4 Tuesday, April 16, at Miss Sarasota Softball Complex. The Lady Rams' season came to close finishing with a record of 17-8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration

Educators and community members recognized students at the 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, April 17 at Michaels On East. Juniors and seniors received award and medals and seniors received a $1,000 scholarship. Students who received the awards are role models, service oriented, are going to college and have financial needs. 'We look for students who made a change in their lives and as they go into the future,' said Support Specialist for Sarasota County Schools Peni Riedinger.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2013

BRHS Drill Team takes state honors

Cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program took top honors April 6, at the Florida State Drill Championship at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2013

Cameras ready in Stone Ridge

Residents of the Stone Ridge neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch gathered March 25, for the community's first "dog photo shoot."

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2013

Emergency personnel recognized

The Manatee County Fire Chiefs' Association recognized the outstanding performances of the area's emergency rescue workers, during a special awards ceremony March 28.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2013

ECO Rotary heats up

Members of the ECO Rotary Club of East Manatee donned aprons and cooking utensils and brought out their best recipes for chili, during the Parrish Heritage Days Parade and Festival March 2.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 17, 2013

UPCC lady golfers swing for HOPE

The University Park Country Club Nine Hole Ladies Golf Association recently presented HOPE Family Services with a check for $12,000 raised from its Building a Better Life golf event.

East County
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
April 17, 2013

A hero's honor

Public Works Department employee Jason Schmidt received a citizen citation certificate at the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday, April 15, workshop for helping to escort three people out of a Land's End home that was destroyed by a fire March 21.