Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day

Red, white and blue outfits were par at Bird Key Yacht Club on May 27 at Bird Key Yacht Club. Members donned their best stars and stripes and enjoyed a favorite American pastime perfect for memorial day: enjoying barbecue with friends.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Memorial Day

Sarasota Yacht Club helped celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 as if it were any other day at the pool - but with the help of live music, a bounce house and an inflatable slide. Children had their faces painted, and even some adults, too.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Memorial Day

Longboat Key Club and Resort threw its usual Summer time beach barbecue Sunday, May 26, but since it was Memorial Day weekend, a lot more people donned red, white and blue. There was live music and Key Club served summer staples to the families in attendance: burgers, hot dogs, watermelon - and even red, white and blue chocolate covered strawberries.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 27, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

East County residents honored fallen military members and veterans Sunday, May 26, during the Tribute to Heroes Parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

East County
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Splash Shabbat

Members of Temple Emanu-El brought their children to the synagogue Saturday, May 27, for the annual Splash Shabbat. Children enjoyed playing in the water before enjoying breakfast, and a Shabbat service followed.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Golf Tournament

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, May 24, at the Longboat Key Club, for the 25th annual Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Members played a round of golf before heading into the clubhouse for a luncheon and awards.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
May 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : ODA Crossing the Mulch

Second graders at Out-of-Door Academy crossed the mulch Thursday, May 23 as a symbolic gesture of the lower level entering the higher-level building next year. Third graders crossed the mulch on Tuesday, May 21 but the second graders - next year's third graders - will be the first second graders to cross the mulch and be in the new building. Out-of-Door Academy donated the left over food to the Salvation Army. Approximately 38 children played games and later crossed the courtyard as parents snapped photographs.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2013

Jolly good fellow

Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 23, 2013

Going for the gold

Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando.