Demolition makes way for SMH bed tower
April 12, 2010
Sarasota Memorial Hospital is taking down its old energy center to create room for construction of its nine-floor bed tower.
Young filmmakers shine at Hollywood Nights
April 11, 2010
Students gathered to watch featured presentations "48 Hours to Haiti" and "Send Hunger Packing," two service-focused short documentaries about local students making a positive difference in the world. Special guest Don Hahn joined in the celebration.
Rosemary Rising rouses Central Avenue
April 10, 2010
Rosemary Rising featured body painting, shopping, snacks and drinks and killer barbeque sandwiches.
Chili-heads taste spice of life
April 10, 2010
The Sarasota Chili Cook-Off premiered over the weekend, at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. Chili chefs dished up bowls of their most creative concoctions with ingredients ranging from smoked buffalo meat to pecan shells.
Valet-parking companies to address DID
April 9, 2010
The Downtown Improvement District is trying to decide if it should pay for three valet stands around downtown to help lessen the impact of downtown construction projects.
Hob Nob hits the spot
April 8, 2010
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hob Nob event at Phillippi Estate Park. Guests sipped sangria and feasted on juicy burgers, paella and cake.
BRT may bypass Laurel Park
April 8, 2010
Neighborhood opposition has forced SCAT to find an alternative route for its $100 million bus rapid-transit line.
Park changes coming
April 8, 2010
To bring more shoppers and diners downtown, the Downtown Improvement District has planned significant improvements at Five Points Park, which it hopes can be fast-tracked.
Man on the Street: Main Street construction
April 7, 2010
The Observer asked some of the businesses on Main Street how they're going to be affected by the upcoming construction for a waterline replacement, which will shut down the 1300 block of Main Street during the month of June.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Fruitville Elementary
April 7, 2010
Fruitville Elementary playwrights presented a collection of short plays called 'Writing from the Heart' Wednesday, April 7.
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19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
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
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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.
