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.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern
August 7, 2010
Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp
August 4, 2010
The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.
National Night Out gives away 700 bike helmets
August 3, 2010
Last year, more than 2,000 people attended National Night Out. This year, as part of the Florida Department of Transportation's bicycle pedestrian safety awareness program, more than 700 people were fitted with free bicycle helmets. The event, held at Payne Park, featured entertainment, food and raffle drawings.
Scullers indulge in camp picnic
July 30, 2010
The Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program celebrated the culmination of its summer rowing camp by gathering for a picnic Friday, July 30, at its boatyard near the Blackburn Point Swing Bridge.
Program fills local need
July 29, 2010
The Warren BackPack Program aims to alleviate child hunger in Sarasota on weekends and during school holidays.
Kids twist their bodies into fun shapes
July 29, 2010
From barking in downward dog to hissing in cobra, Yoga from the Heart's Pretzel Yoga class for children ages 5 to 10 explores yoga in a fun and interesting way. Taught by Alex Miller, the class (which is optional for parents) used animated poses, yoga stories and basic stretching exercises Wednesday, July 21, to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. The class meets weekly at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 929-9878.
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23 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 pm - 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
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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."
