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Siesta Key | Neighbors

As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Thomas

This Siesta Key resident spent most of his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Sandy Hook home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,002 square feet of living area sold for $4.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2012
Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eddie Beiler says he is ready to use his prior experience battling drug and alcohol addition to help others in need.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tetiana Silecky adds another design to her Pysanka, "written egg".
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Egg demonstration at Gulf Gate Library

Tetiana Silecky, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, gave a demonstration on how to make traditional Pysankas, "written eggs", Tuesday, March 13, at the Gulf Gate Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Ross, Dr. Bob Leibold and Doug Smith
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YES at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly meeting and lunch, Tuesday, March 13, at Clayton's Grille.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Leatherman poses with the Lego man, who made a surprise appearance at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association Meeting

The Siesta Key Association held its annual meeting Saturday, March 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Following a breakfast, members heard from President Catherine Luckner, Commissioner Nora Patterson and Community Services Director John McCarthy. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or 'Dr. Beach,' was the meeting's featured guest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dan Milhon takes a solo on the Dobro.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Julia Mounts

Julia Mount, 9, has played with the Sarasota Orchestra. Read more about Mount in our candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

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