Twist of fate saves neighbor's home
May 13, 2010
After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor’s home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.
Panel prepares final recommendations
May 13, 2010
With just one scheduled meeting left, the Police Advisory Panel is compiling its recommendations for the Sarasota Police Department. One of the most debated items is profiling in North Sarasota.
Chamber discusses triathlon at mixer
May 12, 2010
The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours at Encore Motorcars of Sarasota. Chamber President, Tom Aposporos, told members that the organization's first triathlon is in the works for October.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Julie Rohr Academy
May 12, 2010
Students at Julie Rohr Academy are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight. The school will present "The Music Man" at 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.
Group conditionally opposes parking meters
May 12, 2010
The Downtown Sarasota Alliance objects to metering downtown until the city develops a comprehensive parking policy.
Students bring noted American authors to life
May 11, 2010
As part of an annual project called The American Authors Breakfast Club, English 11 honors classes at Cardinal Mooney dressed as their favorite authors, prepared a table display of memorabilia from the author's life and impersonated them while explaining the display to classmates.
Unconditional Surrender deal is near
May 11, 2010
The controversial sculpture's owner has offered an agreement, but the city and the veteran who wants to purchase it have not yet signed off on the deal.
Video: Tennis champs come out swinging
May 10, 2010
Nicholas Monroe (USA) serves the ball to Matt Reid (AUS) during the Sarasota Open USTA Mens Qualifying Singles Second Round at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse
May 10, 2010
In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.
Siesta Key Beach changes coming
May 10, 2010
The County Commission will consider a contract worth nearly $600,000 that will pay for 30% of the design of the Siesta Key Improvements Project.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
