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.
Crist addresses Tiger Bay Club
October 8, 2010
In his bid for a U.S. senate seat, Gov. Charlie Crist makes a stop in Sarasota to tout his independence and opposition to oil drilling.
Commission turns away retail buyer
October 7, 2010
While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover
October 7, 2010
Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.
Beach-access plan adopted
October 7, 2010
The County Commission approved a plan that will create 34 additional parking spaces at beach access No. 7.
Commission race focuses on transparency
October 7, 2010
In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Rescue Station No. 1
October 6, 2010
Fire Rescue Station No. 1 had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct 6. The new station is the third station in Sarasota County to be "green."
Golden Apple requests more valet service
October 6, 2010
After outside funding for free valet service ends, the owners of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre ask for an extension.
Dance school offers to manage auditorium
October 4, 2010
Ballroom City, which conducts its school and dance events in the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to assume the facility's operations, which would relieve the city of an annual $120,000 cost.
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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 - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Jun
20 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.
