JFCS dedicates new building
November 22, 2009
Jewish Family and Children's Service, of Sarasota-Manatee, celebrated the successful completion of its capital campaign with a dedication of its newly expanded building at the Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Campus.
Mote announces 'Protect Our Reefs' photo contest
November 20, 2009
The winner will receive a Key West getaway and have his or her photograph featured in promotional materials for a specialty license plate.
District 1 candidates surface
November 20, 2009
Two Country Club Shores residents and an L'Ambiance resident have expressed interest in Mayor Lee Rothenberg's District 1 seat.
Commission workshop wrap-up
November 19, 2009
The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed by a 5-2 vote to review a revised ordinance that would allow commissioners to serve three consecutive two-year terms, as well as any additional time served as a partial term limit for being appointed.
Former Maus & Hoffman building sold
November 19, 2009
Fontanot LLC could open a Mexican restaurant in the location.
Save Our Seabirds to offer guided tours
November 19, 2009
Tours of the seabird rehabilitation center will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
New owners cross over to make the cut
November 19, 2009
Lena Lemon and Ken Schwartz are the owners of the new Crossover Cutters hairstyling shop.
IPOC upset with planning board
November 18, 2009
The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is disappointed the planning board has decided to review a draft ordinance with conditions of approval for the Islandside project next month.
Health Matters
November 18, 2009
Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use, for people of all ages.
Volunteers needed to decorate St. Armands tree
November 18, 2009
Adult volunteers should bring their work gloves from 9 a.m. to noon., Saturday.
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18 Crunch Kidz Homelessness Zumbathon
9:00 am - May
18 An Island Affaire
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
