Pineapple Antique Show draws eager shoppers
March 13, 2010
First United Methodist Church held its 34th Pineapple Antique Show and Sale, featuring 40 antique dealers, a silent auction and homemade pies, cakes and jellies.
Sarasota resident commemorates 107th birthday
March 12, 2010
Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 107th birthday with friends and family at the Senior Friendship Center. Guests enjoyed Irish music, singing and a birthday cake.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Poker Run
March 12, 2010
The St. Patty's Day Poker Run will be held Sunday, March 14.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Out of order
March 12, 2010
Due to technical difficulties, the Midtown Plaza Starbucks was closed this morning. Coffee drinkers had to go elsewhere for their caffeine kick.
Pineapple Antique Show hits the road
March 11, 2010
First United Methodist Church will hold its 34th annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale March 11 through March 13, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
Assisted living
March 11, 2010
A small yellow Lab plays a huge role in Marcia Pardi's life by giving her the confidence to be mobile on her own.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: St. Martha Catholic School
March 10, 2010
Fifth-graders at St. Martha Catholic School showed off costumes and puppets that they made for a presentation on a historical figure of their choice.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Butterfly Effect
March 8, 2010
Butterfly Effect owner Shayna Teicher offers natural, ingredient-conscious products for women.
Chocolate-lovers get their fix
March 7, 2010
If any party in Sarasota can satisfy chocolate cravings, it's United Cerebral Palsy's 'Chocolate Sundae.' On March 7, guests feasted on chocolate-covered espresso ice cream, chocolate martinis, chocolate fondue and more.
Musicians showcase skills at Folk Festival
March 7, 2010
The Sarasota Folk Club held its seventh annual Folk Festival over the weekend, at Oscar Scherer State Park. The event featured 30 musical acts, Eco-friendly vendors and family fun.
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25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 Shabbat Shmooze - Dr. William Fogel
12:30 pm - 6:00 am - May
25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 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."
