BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Talented Trio: The Williams Sisters
August 12, 2010
When you hear the term the Williams sisters, you immediately think of tennis greats Serena and Venus. But, the Sarasota Williams sisters will alter your perception of the term.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Diva: Breanna O'Keefe
August 12, 2010
The term, "diva," isn't something 9-year-old Breanna O'Keefe has really heard before, but she has all the qualities to become a superstar, and, in all the good ways, a diva.
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Coach: Ed Volz
August 12, 2010
Since he assumed the role of head football coach in January at Sarasota High School, Ed Volz has worked around the clock to build a successful program with the Sailors.
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Youth For Bridge
August 11, 2010
A summer of weekly bridge lessons and a fun-filled five-day bridge camp culminated with the Youth For Bridge tournament and graduation ceremony Friday, Aug. 6, at the Boys and Girls Club.
Breakfast features economic impact of sports in Sarasota
August 11, 2010
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County held a breakfast and panel discussion featuring the impact of sports on Sarasota County's economy. Panelists included Maggie Mitchell of Sarasota Polo Club; Paul Blackketter of Benderson Development Company; Commissioner Michael Treubert of City of North Port; Susan Kuhlman of U.S. Masters Swimming; Patrick Calhoon of Sarasota Area Sports Authority; and Jason Puckett of Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sarasota Brides and Formalwear
August 11, 2010
Sarasota Brides and Formalwear carries 350 gowns. Thousands more may be special-ordered.
Rink may be on thin ice
August 11, 2010
Organizers have to come up with more than $100,000 to implement their plan for a full-size ice skating rink in downtown Sarasota.
Early voting begins today
August 9, 2010
Voters can cast their ballots at four locations in Sarasota.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern
August 7, 2010
Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
City cancels state of emergency
August 6, 2010
With less than a 1% chance of the oil spill affecting Sarasota's beaches, the city canceled the state of emergency declared in May.
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19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
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
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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.
