Transients set up camp in warehouse
March 4, 2010
Unbeknownst to the property owner, a group of transients had furnished an empty warehouse and were living in it. After one resident's complaint, the cleanup has begun.
Group endorses elected mayor
March 4, 2010
Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations
March 3, 2010
Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.
Oaks golfers gather "Under the Big Top"
March 2, 2010
The Oaks Club Women's Golf Association held its annual member-guest golf tournament and luncheon "Under the Big Top" with Circus Sarasota's Nik Wallenda in attendance.
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners
March 2, 2010
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants
March 1, 2010
The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate
February 26, 2010
While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk
February 25, 2010
Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.
Admiral Travel and Saks pump up women's wardrobes
February 25, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club ladies learn how to pack with panache and travel in style with Admiral Travel and Saks Fifth Avenue at the club's latest fashion show.
Founders Garden Club fair boasts flowers and fashions
February 25, 2010
The Founders Garden Club of Sarasota held its annual Gardeners' Fair today, at the Chelsea Center, featuring home and garden accessories, live plants, flowers and designer fashions.
- May
21 Live It Up! with Parkinsons
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - May
21 Humanity Working to End Genocide meeting
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm - May
21 Cat Depot: Volunteer Orientation and Cat Socialization Level 1 Training
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
