SPARCC steps out against domestic violence
October 2, 2010
SPARCC supporters gathered Saturday for a morning of fitness, inspiration and camaraderie as they walked in support of a violence-free future.
Foxy Lady hosts pink carpet fashion party
October 1, 2010
Foxy Lady Siesta Key hosted the second annual "Viva la Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit Team Believe, which will participate in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.
Park renovations to begin Monday
October 1, 2010
The $142,000 facelift to Selby Five Points Park includes new landscaping and a performance stage.
Chief Lessons
September 30, 2010
For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.
County absorbs uncollected debt
September 30, 2010
The annual process of writing off uncollected debt shows an increase of more than $2 million in unpaid bills and a decrease in collection rates in three years.
Experience at center of commission battle
September 30, 2010
Trailing far behind in fundraising, Democrat Mark Hawkins knows that his best hope of defeating incumbent Republican District 4 County Commissioner Nora Patterson rests on voters believing in his business credentials. Patterson, though, touts her own business background.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream
September 29, 2010
Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
Blackburn Point Park receives grant
September 29, 2010
The $200,000 will be used to help fund the $3.1 million construction cost.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Coquillage
September 28, 2010
Coquillage is a home accessories haven where a clean, coastal look meets European style.
Newest Pineapple Square building unveiled
September 28, 2010
The construction materials shielding the building at Main Street and Lemon Avenue were removed today, fully exposing it for the first time.
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19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
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
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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.
