Veterans Day parade marches patriotic pride
November 11, 2010
Hundreds of people filled Main Street today when the City of Sarasota held its annual Veterans Day parade. As part of the ceremony, Bertha Palmer's great-great-granddaughter Pauline Joerger donated an American flag to fly above Selby Five Points. (VIDEO)
A Few Good Men
November 11, 2010
Three Sarasota veterans, who fought in five wars, share stories of bravery and fear and of losing their friends and their innocence.
Historical Society makes voyage across the bay
November 11, 2010
The Historical Society’s 18th annual Cruise and Tour of Sarasota Bay took place Sunday, Nov. 7.
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named
November 11, 2010
The Observer Group received 93 submissions for this year's online "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.
The Observer welcomes season with new features
November 11, 2010
The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.
Eventful summer
November 11, 2010
This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.
Chambers unite at Business After Hours (VIDEO)
November 10, 2010
The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce hosted the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours networking event Wednesday, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year
November 10, 2010
Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.
Senior Friendship Center celebrates 30th anniversary
November 10, 2010
The Senior Friendship Centers celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Living Room adult day services on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Brother William Geenen Living Room was the first building in the nation to be designed and built solely for the adult day care for the frail and handicapped elderly.
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication
November 10, 2010
The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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.
