PHOTO GALLERY : ODA Crossing the Mulch
May 23, 2013
Second graders at Out-of-Door Academy crossed the mulch Thursday, May 23 as a symbolic gesture of the lower level entering the higher-level building next year. Third graders crossed the mulch on Tuesday, May 21 but the second graders – next year’s third graders – will be the first second graders to cross the mulch and be in the new building. Out-of-Door Academy donated the left over food to the Salvation Army. Approximately 38 children played games and later crossed the courtyard as parents snapped photographs.
May 23: Daily Headlines Video
May 23, 2013
Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes
May 23, 2013
The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize.
Pastry Art owner passes the cup
May 23, 2013
After owning Pastry Art for five years, Forrest Shaw sold the café to Chip and Katie Beeman, who own two local eateries, Main Bar, in Sarasota, and Katie’s Café, in Bradenton.
Residents grapple with larger homes
May 23, 2013
Hudson Bayou residents say protecting trees is one possible way to preserve the character of their historic neighborhood.
News Briefs
May 23, 2013
Monthly property sales surpass 1,000; City of Sarasota ranks high for walkability; City of Sarasota offices will be closed Memorial Day
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41
May 23, 2013
The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.
Siesta Overlay District workshop sheds light on codes
May 23, 2013
A zoning administrator decision prohibits Siesta Key businesses from using portable, or A-frame, signs. Key.
Village crosswalk lighting receives green light
May 23, 2013
Merchants and residents helped design the project to aid pedestrians and cars.
- May
24 Open House with Artist Nancy Hall: Fourth Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - May
24 Fridays and Saturdays: Twinkle!
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Jolly good fellow
05/23/13
Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients. -
Going for the gold
05/23/13
Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando. -
Culinary roots
05/16/13
Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."
