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Rachel S. OHara
July 21, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber at Sports Page

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held a get together Thursday, July 21 at the Sports Page Bar & Grille in downtown Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Terry OHara
July 21, 2011

COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The Short Game

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips on improving your short game.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
July 21, 2011

BKYC to begin facade project

BKYC, which typically closes for three weeks during the month of August, will close Aug. 1 and re-open Sept. 5 for the project.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

This puppy takes a bow-tie bow

Lassie's look-a-like stopped by the Discovery Center Saturday, July 15, with his owner Annie Brown.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Monument donor celebrates 90 years

Thousands of folks have taken photos at the "Unconditional Surrender" monument in Bayfront Park. How appropriate, then, that the famous photo of a sailor kissing a nurse should adorn the 90th birthday cake of Jack Curran, who donated the statue to city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

'Stay silver and sexy'

Bea Wollheim won't go anywhere but Hooters (she likes her wings mild and breaded) for her birthday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Interdependence Day

The July 3 wedding of Melissa Jekonski and Dr. Brad Lerner was a wonderful addition to the Fourth of July weekend for the family and friends of the couple.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Elaine Glickman
July 21, 2011

Turtle Beach havdalah event unites generations

Turtle Beach was the beautiful setting, as more than 100 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered on June 18 for the third annual Beach Cookout and Havdalah.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Pine View senior named 'very best'

Stevie Peacock, a senior at Pine View School, has been named one of 22 teenagers with the title of "2011 Nestle Very Best In Youth."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Going on a treasure hunt...

Sarasota Architectural Salvage features thousands of unique items that line the shelves, walls, nooks and crannies at the store.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Neighbors: Adam DeClerico

A 29-year-old East Sarasota resident founded the Italian American Club last September to celebrate Italian culture.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 21, 2011

New College student headed to Germany

The 22-year-old Fulbright Scholar will study the sleep patterns of urban and rural blackbirds.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Business Observer

Octex expansion plans for 80 new jobs American Advertising Federation elects governor Sir Speedy receives sales volume award Mercedes Medical adds home testing market Florida Bar Foundation names first vice president

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Weekly Winner: Family Time

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

This week's Friday Fest was all about peace and love Friday, July 15 at the Van Wezel. The musical guest this week was Yesterdayze, a '60s cover band.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Stephen King joins blood drive

The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank kicked off its sixth annual Boots vs. Badges blood drive competition with an open house Tuesday, July 12, at the Sarasota donor center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Free fun for families on Friday

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs Friday, July 15, and find a spot at the Van Wezel's FridayFest on the bayfront.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Politicians make stops in Sarasota

Led by Chairman Joe Gruters, the Republican Party of Sarasota is attracting the attention of primary hopefuls.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Sarasota Sluggers team places fifth in statewide tournament

The Sarasota Cal Ripken 2011 8U Rookie "A" Team - Sarasota Sluggers - has placed fifth in the state of Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 14, 2011

Rabbi fulfills sky-high dream

Rabbi Brenner Glickman spent his 40th birthday on Cloud Nine, while hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 14, 2011

Rare finds

Two Marie Selby Botanical Garden employees are preparing to help rare ferns and orchids become productive members of society.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 14, 2011

Journey of a Lifetime

Strapped into the pilot seat of his Cessna 172, Dennis Flood left May 22, from the Suncoast Air Center, in Venice, for Alaska.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
July 14, 2011

Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
July 14, 2011

Perfect Pastime

A cop-turned-private investigator seeks another line of work. But he still aims to settle arguments.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By George Rauch
July 14, 2011

Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Weekly Winner: Keeping Watch

Tom Norton submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Prime Time

Sarasota chamber members enjoyed an evening of mingling, meeting and munching Wednesday, July 13 during the Sarasota Prime Time event presented by The University of South Florida - Sarasota Manatee at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 13, 2011

Observers launch new eEditions

Trying to go green? Or, are you simply too anxious to wait for your favorite news about You, Your Neighbors, Your Neighborhood to arrive on your doorstep?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!

The Siesta Key Gulf Open, part of the Dig the Beach volleyball series, took place Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 on Siesta Key Public Beach. The weekend had 325 teams sign up to play in all of the different divisions including Open, AAA, AA, A, BB, B, co-ed and juniors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Chef Camp

Campers at Mattison's Forty-One put their chef skills to work Friday, July 8, when they prepared a graduation lunch sampling for their families and friends.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: "Follow That Line!" art camp

Young artists enjoyed learning more about lines and their importance in art during the 'Follow That Line' summer class during the week of July 5 - 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre summer camp

Students enrolled at the Players Theatre summer camp learned everything from grammar and science to economics and history while rehearsing for 'Schoolhouse Rock!' last week.