Lawsuit accuses county official of influencing bid
April 22, 2010
A lawsuit against the county accuses division Director Larry Arnold of using his friendships to help award two contracts dealing with a spring-training stadium.
New FSU president meets local alumni and supporters
April 21, 2010
The Florida State University College of Medicine's regional campus welcomed new FSU President Dr. Eric Barron and his wife, Molly, to Sarasota. The event took place at Sarasota Yacht Club.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gulf Gate Elementary
April 21, 2010
Every day, Gulf Gate Elementary students race to the courtyard after lunch to look after their EarthBoxes.
Rapid transit's Laurel Park bypass approved
April 20, 2010
City commissioners praise SCAT for considering the concerns of neighbors along the proposed Osprey Avenue route and instead planning to put the bus rapid transit line down Orange Avenue.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Uptown Art Gallery
April 19, 2010
Art Uptown Gallery is Sarasota's oldest and only cooperative fine art gallery.
Edible petals pass the taste test
April 19, 2010
The Marie Selby Gardens associates celebrated their 30th Anniversary with the "Edible Petals Champagne Luncheon," featuring floral cuisine by Joan Kershaw.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Shock and awe
April 19, 2010
Pete Hansen may be building Sarasota's first electric car, but he's also got a knack for electric bicycles.
Commission to approve roundabout funding
April 19, 2010
The funding request concerns a roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue and U.S. 41 roundabouts at 14th Street and 10th Street.
Sarasota celebrates Earth Day with Eco Fest
April 17, 2010
To honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Sarasota held Eco Fest, an event that promoted awareness of urban and global environmental issues and showcased products, services, technology and research to make life more environmentally friendly.
Kelly Kirschner appointed mayor
April 16, 2010
The City Commission today named Kirschner mayor and Fredd Atkins vice mayor.
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19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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.
