PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Chugga chugga choo-choo
May 7, 2010
The Observer spotted this choo-choo train today during an exploratory trip to Westfield Sarasota Square. The train arrived one week ago and picks up shoppers at various locations throughout the mall.
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day
May 5, 2010
The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.
Southside Village gives hunger the blues
May 2, 2010
Giving Hunger the Blues featured dance demos, martial arts, games and activities, while raising money and awareness for hunger. The festival benefited All Faiths Food Bank.
Key Club members relax on Memorial Day
May 1, 2010
Before heading to the Longboat Key Club’s Memorial Day barbecue and dive-in movie Saturday, May 29, members kicked back and relaxed poolside at the Marina pool deck.
Sculptors work sand into art
May 1, 2010
From sharks and alligators to mermaids and space shuttles, the Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest had a sculpture for everyone to admire.
SMA dresses to impress at prom
May 1, 2010
Sarasota Military Academy students got dolled up for prom night Saturday, May 1, at Sarasota Yacht Club.
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.
- Jun
19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
