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Sarasota | Neighbors

On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 9, 2014
County approves Shell Road parking plan

Renovations to the popular Siesta Key beach access will make the area easier for Sheriff's deputies to enforce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Runge races to the finish line during last year's Bradenton Runners Club Invitational. He went on to finish 35th at the Class 1A Cross-Country State Finals. (File photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2014
Marathon Miles

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge qualified for the Boston Marathon, with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute, at the Miami Marathon earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 8, 2014
Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five of Sarasota County's libraries.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 7, 2014
Sarasota libraries celebrate local authors for National Library Week

Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five Sarasota County Libraries during National Library Week. The events take place from Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 7, 2014
New shelter site unavailable

The new site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., selected last week in a joint city-county commission meeting, is not for sale, according to the site's buyer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daisy Troop 304 show off their blue ribbons after the 1-Mile Fun Run.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Turtle Run

Runners ran in Mote Marine Laboratory's Turtle Run Saturday, April 5, on Siesta Key Beach. The event, which included a 1-Mile Run Run and a 5k, benefit's Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sammi Calabrese, Sarah Wertheimer and Shauna Malgieri
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay For Life Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota High School hosted the Relay for Life walk Saturday, April 5. The all-night event benefits the American Cancer Society and invited members of the public, cancer victims and survivors as well as family members to raise money for cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arielle and Lincoln Monaghan
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Families came together for the afternoon at the Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 5, at Ashton Elementary. Children played games before taking part in an egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The free event includes family-friendly activities, a softball game and a performance by the band America.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All-American Family Day

The Orioles, in partnership with the Patterson Foundation's Legacy of Valor campaign, invites Sarasota families to its All-American Family Day and Concert Sunday, April 6. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly, hands-on activities all day at the concourse of Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Right turns on red are no longer prohibited at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 4, 2014
FDOT nixes Stickney no right on red

A move to prohibit right turns on red at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road sparked traffic complaints from area residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
SMA CEO and founder, Dan Kennedy, will also serve as CEO for SMA Prep.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 4, 2014
Dan Kennedy appointed SMA Prep CEO

Kennedy says his new title will allow him to work closely with SMA Prep's Head of School Phillip Eddy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than two-thirds of Sarasota County's Gulf shoreline is critically eroded, according to Sarasota County Coastal Resources Manager Laird Wreford.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 4, 2014
Disaster recovery plans top SKA agenda

The Siesta Key Association met Thursday to discuss the island's post-disaster recovery plans, as well as other hot topics.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Drum kits coming to downtown

Noting the success of Sarasota Keys, an interactive art project that placed six public pianos around downtown, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has launched a parallel initiative - with drum sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
City bans fine art festivals

APRIL FOOLS' - The city of Sarasota announced a ban on Fine Art Festivals in a meeting last week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Paws-atively perfect

APRIL FOOLS' - Siesta Key will be allowing pets to enjoy its beaches for a special national event - the Beach Animal Resort Clothing Contest (BARCC).

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Home run

Central-Cocoanut Neighborkids recently set a new record in the annual Big League Readers challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Shay, president of SKA, center, with Tony and Marilyn Romanus of Siesta Isle (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Clean sweep

Members of the community spent the morning keeping Sarasota beautiful with the Great American Cleanup Saturday, March 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Lord of the rings

Early morning, March 26 Bill Bollinger searched for a lost wedding ring on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has a .167 earned run average so far this season. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Quiet Ace

Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has hurled the Lady Blazers to a 7-1 record so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian bats come alive; Solid sixth inning propels ODA to 'W'; Sailors boys tennis swings past Thunder; Tennis exhibition comes to Payne Park

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tea House. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Steeped in Sarasota

Sarasota may be known as a vacation spot for many Northerners, but what about those looking for a quick break from their hectic day? We found that Sarasota is steeped in teahouse tradition - relaxation and rejuvenation are merely a cup away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The classroom was divided into four operating tables. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Southside students put their grammar skills to the test

Southside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Taunya Fogleman transformed her classroom into an operating room March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman sit in Bridgman's backyard, where Buster used to sneak into. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBORS: Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman

Sue Bridgman and Carol Woods co-wrote 'How Buster Got Lucky" about their neighborhood dog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 2, 2014
Shelter compromise draws mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve an ongoing dispute through a compromise solution, the Sarasota city and commissions added a third site to the list of possible locations for a downtown Sarasota homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 2, 2014
Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carmen Ramsay, Linda Prenosil, Beth Vandroff and club President Carolyn Kofler.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kimmy Comito tallied six goals and three assists in ODA's 15-7 victory over Cardinal Mooney April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
ODA breezes to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated Cardinal Mooney 15-7 in district action April 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers at the nonprofit organization, which serves up more than 500 hot meals each day to Sarasota County residents.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon

When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Compeer Founder, Bunny Skirboll, with Compeer CEO Jack Minge
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Compeer Inc. Friendraising party

Compeer Inc. celebrated its volunteers and supporters at its 'Friendraising' party Tuesday, April 1, at State of the Arts Gallery. Compeer Inc. founder, Bunny Skirboll, and Compeer Inc. CEO, Jack Minge, thanked members of the community for their support. 'It means so much for a small organization to have the support of a community like Sarasota,' said Skirboll.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group of Siesta Key businesses have proposed a $25 annual county permit, which would allow for the limited outdoors display of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 1, 2014
Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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