PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic
April 8, 2013
The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. “It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,” said Steven Lee. “We love Casey Key and support it.” Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream
April 8, 2013
Kelly Wright, of Fox News and “Beyond the Dream,” filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.
PHOTO GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Legacy of Valor Luncheon
April 8, 2013
The Patterson Foundation celebrated the launch of its Legacy of Valor Campaign Friday, April 5, at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Conference Center. The campaign will highlight military service and patriotism in Sarasota leading up to next spring’s Patriot Plaza dedication.
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living Kids' Day
April 8, 2013
Family Living hosted its annual Kids’ Day Saturday, April 6, at Payne Park. Families and children explored the event’s many summer camp and educational booths and participated in many family friendly events, including face painting, miniature horse petting and Strider bike races.
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling College and New College Flag Football
April 8, 2013
Students, faculties and football fans filled the New College athletic field Sunday, April 7, as Ringling and New College played the tiebreaking game of their annual flag football match. New College defeated Ringling College 19-18, after which, Ringling President Dr. Larry Thompson was exiled to a dunk tank, and team captain, Hunter Thompson shaved his head.
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles
April 7, 2013
Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree
April 5, 2013
Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.
PHOTO GALLERY : Hob Nob
April 5, 2013
Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday, April 4, at Ed Smith Stadium for the annual Hob Nob networking event. Members dressed in tropical luau attire and enjoyed food, drink and socializing, as well as the opportunity to adorn the front page of the Sarasota Observer.
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota April luncheon
April 5, 2013
Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota met for their monthly luncheon Friday, April 5 at Michel’s On East. This luncheon was accompanied with a fashion show debuting all the hottest looks of summer.
Weekend Best Bet: Mote's Run for Turtles
April 5, 2013
Mote Marine Aquarium is hosting its 27th Annual Run for the Turtles to raise funds for conservation and research for the Sea Turtle Program at Mote Marine Aquarium.
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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.
