Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)
July 2, 2010
Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.
AAA offers free towing service
July 2, 2010
The American Automobile Association is offering a free service that will pick up a driver who has had too much to drink as well as the vehicle they are driving.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Lilly Pulitzer
July 2, 2010
The Lilly Pulitzer store on St. Armands Circle opened July 2005, but it wasn't the first Sarasota store with the famous designer's name.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Fourth of July festivities
July 2, 2010
Longboat Key has lots of Fourth of July fun in store.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Pattigeorge's
July 1, 2010
Pattigeorge's owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
Christ church begins construction
July 1, 2010
The church was issued a building permit Tuesday and began construction today.
Mote to release green sea turtle tomorrow
July 1, 2010
Mate has been a patient at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since March, when he was struck by a boat.
Key history in the making
July 1, 2010
These pictures were taken at the latest Longboat Key Club Islandside hearings June 14, 28 and 30.
Man on the Street: Reactions to the Key Club approval
July 1, 2010
Longboat Key residents share their reactions to Wednesday’s decision.
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1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 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.
