Little chefs bake creative concoctions
July 8, 2010
The preschoolers couldn't have been any cuter as they squeezed their favorite icing colors onto freshly baked brownies. And the little chefs looked the part in their floppy paper chef hats inscribed with their names. The "Little Iron Chefs" summer camp program at Temple Sinai's preschool, The Gan, hosted special guest Chef Paul Mattison Wednesday, June 30.
MAN ON THE STREET: Avatar to Art
July 7, 2010
G.WIZ — The Science Museum opened the first exhibition of three-dimensional, fine-art canvases in Sarasota July 2. The upstairs gallery is filled with painter and scientific animator Jeff Hazelton's latest large-scale works, called "Avatar to Art," which require viewers to don special 3D glasses.
Florida House debuts first solar air-conditioning system
July 7, 2010
Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida House.
Five Points roundabout construction in progress
July 6, 2010
The construction of the Five Points roundabout — the third of five major downtown construction projects — got under way Monday, July 5.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Café
July 6, 2010
Citrus Café owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)
July 6, 2010
After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.
Downtown Sarasota Flag Fest and Fireworks
July 4, 2010
More than 15,000 people braved the chance of rain and descended upon the bayfront for a fourth of July fireworks spectacular.
A Tropical 4th of July
July 4, 2010
Music by Yesterdayz, children's games and the bayfront fireworks highlighted Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Tropical 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, July 4.
SYC hosts weekend of Fourth of July fun
July 3, 2010
Sarasota Yacht Club spent the weekend celebrating America's independence with a lavish feast, musical entertainment by DJ Robert of Available Sound and fireworks.
Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)
July 2, 2010
Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.
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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 - 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
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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."
