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Siesta Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 5, 2012
Neighbors: Phyllis Ulrich

For the last 26 years, Phyllis Ulrich has devoted her time to raising guide and service dogs for those in need.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Darcy, Garden Elementary
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Garden Elementary and Brookside Middle schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,064 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2012
Blind Pass home sells for $1.9 million

A home on Blind Pass Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Plodzien, of Long Beach, Calif., sold his home at 9250 Blind Pass Road to Anthony Cocca, of Youngstown, Ohio, for $1.9 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia took sunrise photo on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Samantha Bisceglia took sunrise photo on Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight: Tanner Holman

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Tanner Holman

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of games the Sarasota High School JV girls basketball team lost during the regular season this year. The Lady Sailors went 20-0 this season to give Sarasota its first undefeated year of girls basketball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick Neal and Lourdes Ramirez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Control Growth Now Luncheon

Control Growth Now held its annual meeting and luncheon Saturday, March 31, during which, it honored Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations president Lourdes Ramirez as the Citizen of the Year. The meeting marked the 23rd anniversary of Control Growth Now, a civic organization dedicated to protecting and advancing Sarasota neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aundria Castleberry, Director of Development at All Faiths Food Bank, and Paul Mattison, Co-chair
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Brunch in the Park

All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park was a big success, Sunday, April 1, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harry and Helga Williamson with Val and Angela Dolorico and Sandy Lenhart and Faith Griffin
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mighty Masquerade

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held their annual Tropical Nights fundraiser incognito this past Saturday, March 31, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Felicity Lui, 4, reaches for an egg on the bookshelf.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Treasure Hunt at GGL

Gulf Gate Library held their 2nd annual Treasure Hunt for kids ages 2 - 13, Saturday, March 31.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Joint concert raises funds for the needy

The Riverview Kiltie Band and Green Band held a joint concert Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 29, 2012
Friction-free foundations

How do Florida's two largest community foundations co-exist in the same community? Pretty well - now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 29, 2012
Siesta Key Village preps for annual Easter egg hunt

The Siesta Key Village Easter Egg Hunt has been an island tradition for more than two decades.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 29, 2012
Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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