Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)
September 21, 2010
The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room
September 20, 2010
The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios
September 20, 2010
Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash
September 18, 2010
Whole Foods Market, which opened its first store Sept. 20, 1980, celebrated its 30th birthday bash with complimentary activities, tastings and games. The party benefited All Faiths Food Bank.
Bowling event strikes back against childhood cancer
September 18, 2010
In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a local fundraiser called "Bowl for the Gold" raised money for the Just One More Day Foundation, which provides support for families affected by diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Booker at the beach
September 17, 2010
The Booker High School Visual Performing and Performing Arts magnet program trekked out to Siesta Key Public Beach Sept. 17 to perform improvisational modern dance under the direction of dance teacher Melissa Lodhi.
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners
September 17, 2010
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Sarasota adopts anti dog-tethering law
September 17, 2010
Sarasota County has made it illegal to chain dogs or other animals outside if certain conditions are not met.
Staub: 'It's just time'
September 16, 2010
An emotional Shannon Staub caught commissioners and citizens off guard Wednesday with the announcement that she'll be retiring at the end of the year.
Mayor opposes charter change
September 16, 2010
Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.
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18 Live It Up! with Parkinsons
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
18 Summer Circus Spectacular
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Jun
18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
