Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer
November 27, 2010
Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.
Shoppers search for bargains
November 26, 2010
Long before the sun rose this morning, bargain hunters were scanning the aisles of Sarasota's retail stores.
Athlete of the Week: Alex Nugent - 12/2
November 26, 2010
This week's Athlete of the Week is senior Alex Nugent. Nugent just finished his last football season as quarterback at Cardinal Mooney High School this fall.
Governor names Staub replacement
November 24, 2010
Attorney Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission today, filling the seat of Commissioner Shannon Staub, who is retiring next month.
BP reimburses county some money, denies others
November 24, 2010
The oil company reimbursed the county for less than $20,000 for effects from the oil spill. More than $100,000 was requested.
Crime Fighters
November 24, 2010
Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents are fighting back against a wave of criminals that have invaded their neighborhood.
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.
- May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - May
24 Fridays and Saturdays: Twinkle!
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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."
