BKYC cheers on derby favorites
May 1, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club members gathered Saturday, May 1, to root for their favorite Kentucky Derby thoroughbreds.
Ashton Elementary students play ball
April 30, 2010
Ashton Elementary School held its annual World Series Day, when 155 students acted as baseball players, concession staff, cheerleaders and security.
Tennis pros make a racquet under the stars
April 30, 2010
Petr Korda and Tony Driscoll drew a crowd during Tennis Under the Stars, held Friday, April 30, on Palm Avenue.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues
April 30, 2010
Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Dangling Donuts
April 30, 2010
During Ashton Elementary School's World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park, fifth-grader Kaelin Balagh tries to beat her opponent in a donut-eating contest — without using her hands. Holding the donut pole are Skylar Cressey and Olyanna Koniszczuk, who, along with their classmates, cheered on Kaelin.
Selby Foundation awards $1 million in grants
April 30, 2010
Twenty-eight local organizations were awarded funds ranging from $14,396 to $50,000. Twelve received the most top award.
Glenridge CEO retires
April 29, 2010
Howard Crowell, CEO of the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch since it opened in 2003, recently announced his retirement and was honored Thursday, April 29, by 250 members of the community.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus
April 29, 2010
Students in Rolf Hanson's fifth-grade physical science class used spoons, tuning forks, mallets and salt to learn about sound waves.
Retailers clamor for new downtown garage location
April 29, 2010
With so much interest in the retail section of the Palm Avenue parking garage, the city may increase the space by 33%.
Most improved students recognized
April 28, 2010
The Most Improved Student Award Luncheon honored students from Booker, Sarasota, Riverview and Venice high schools for substantially improving their lives.
- May
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."
