New police headquarters needs more money
May 3, 2010
More than $3 million is expected to be added to the construction cost for the police building, but the entire project will still be under budget.
Southside Village gives hunger the blues
May 2, 2010
Giving Hunger the Blues featured dance demos, martial arts, games and activities, while raising money and awareness for hunger. The festival benefited All Faiths Food Bank.
Key Club members relax on Memorial Day
May 1, 2010
Before heading to the Longboat Key Club’s Memorial Day barbecue and dive-in movie Saturday, May 29, members kicked back and relaxed poolside at the Marina pool deck.
Sculptors work sand into art
May 1, 2010
From sharks and alligators to mermaids and space shuttles, the Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest had a sculpture for everyone to admire.
SMA dresses to impress at prom
May 1, 2010
Sarasota Military Academy students got dolled up for prom night Saturday, May 1, at Sarasota Yacht Club.
BKYC cheers on derby favorites
May 1, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club members gathered Saturday, May 1, to root for their favorite Kentucky Derby thoroughbreds.
Ashton Elementary students play ball
April 30, 2010
Ashton Elementary School held its annual World Series Day, when 155 students acted as baseball players, concession staff, cheerleaders and security.
Tennis pros make a racquet under the stars
April 30, 2010
Petr Korda and Tony Driscoll drew a crowd during Tennis Under the Stars, held Friday, April 30, on Palm Avenue.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues
April 30, 2010
Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Dangling Donuts
April 30, 2010
During Ashton Elementary School's World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park, fifth-grader Kaelin Balagh tries to beat her opponent in a donut-eating contest — without using her hands. Holding the donut pole are Skylar Cressey and Olyanna Koniszczuk, who, along with their classmates, cheered on Kaelin.
- May
26 Celtic Curse: An Yvonne Suarez Travel Mystery
1:00 pm - May
26 Memorial Day Concert/Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
26 USFSM Open House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - May
27 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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."
