Tsunami Swim Team makes landfall in town
October 14, 2010
The Sarasota Tsunami Swim Team, which started in May without a single swimmer, has grown to 70 participants in just five months.
White House Black Market opens at Westfield Southgate
October 13, 2010
White House Black Market opened Oct. 13 at Westfield Southgate.
Dog-tethering law review ordered
October 13, 2010
The County Commission requested the review because the ordinance was more restrictive than it intended.
McTeacher's Night at McDonald's
October 11, 2010
Teachers from Phillippi Shores Elementary participated in McTeacher's Night on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 4-7 pm.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)
October 11, 2010
What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.
VIDEO: Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'
October 11, 2010
The Observer's Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker' 2010-2011 chairwomen and chairmen shake things up during the fashion show finale.
Police grant to aid minority hiring
October 11, 2010
The $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation will help minority students attend the local police academy.
Master gardeners show some skill
October 9, 2010
The Sarasota County Master Gardeners were out in full force Saturday at their sixth annual plant sale.
Doctors make some noise
October 8, 2010
Doctor Idol, a battle of the bands featuring local musician-physicians that drew more than 600 people and raised more than $10,000 last year to benefit the Ear Research Foundation, returned again to Michael's On East. Proceeds will benefit Florida's Vision Quest.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Be-boppin' bee
October 8, 2010
The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.
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23 Dissolving Anger and Hurt workshop (day 1)
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - May
23 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 pm - May
24 Open House with Artist Nancy Hall: Fourth Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 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."
