Turtles swim the globe before returning home
April 24, 2013
A loggerhead that hatches on local beaches might swim thousands of miles before returning to nest at the place where it hatched.
Prom-A-Palooza: Prom through the decades
April 24, 2013
Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 23 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota at Braden River
April 22, 2013
The Sarasota High softball team fell to Braden River 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.
PHOTO GALLERY: Coach Dan Giguere Celebration of Life
April 21, 2013
Hundreds of skaters and members of the community filled Payne Skate Park Sunday, April 21, to celebrate the life of Coach Dan Giguere, who was killed in a car accident this February. Giguere was a skateboard enthusiast and teacher at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, and many young skaters came to celebrate his life.
PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day
April 21, 2013
Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. “We are always taking from the planet,” said Park Manager Tony Clements. “This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.”
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park
April 18, 2013
The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle
April 18, 2013
Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.
Girls Inc. welcomes its new director
April 18, 2013
Incoming Executive Director Robin Rose brings passion for children and non-profit experience to Girls Inc.
Competitors prep for Siesta Key paddle competition
April 18, 2013
Paddlers will compete in the first Siesta Key Classic for the love of the sport and for a chance to win a plane ticket to Hawaii.
- 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 - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - May
20 KEEP MOVING! New Treatments for Those who Suffer from Knee Pain
6:00 pm - 7:00 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.
