Thankful Thoughts
November 24, 2010
The Sarasota Observer caught up with second-graders at Ashton Elementary School to find out what they're most thankful for, why we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and what their favorite turkey-day foods are.
Season of Sharing helps community
November 24, 2010
Season of Sharing is a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune Media Group that provides emergency, last-resort funding to families in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
Committee mulls city residency requirement
November 24, 2010
Voters may get a chance to decide whether new city government workers should be required to live within the city, because the Charter Review Committee wants more information on the issue.
School Spirit (WITH VIDEO)
November 24, 2010
For 15 years, Temple Beth Sholom Schools has done a holiday mitzvah project.
Chicken-keepers crack city code
November 24, 2010
A group of citizens that wants to legalize chicken-keeping within backyards in city limits has gained support at City Hall.
Sports Photo of the Week: Having a beach ball
November 24, 2010
Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, right, Saturday, Nov. 20, on Siesta Key Beach. Wallin runs beach volleyball clinics through the volleyball company SpikeKey Beach. Learn more at www.spikekey.com.
Athlete of the Week: Dawn Epstein
November 24, 2010
This week's featured athlete is Dawn Epstein, an avid stand-up paddleboarder who is happiest when she's out on the water.
Teen girl fights off attacker
November 23, 2010
A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool
November 22, 2010
The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they’re thankful for this year.
Property tax deadline nears
November 22, 2010
Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.
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22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
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.
