Weather Photo: CITYSCAPE CANVAS
May 9, 2013
Linda Blacksher submitted this photo of a sunset from Rivo at Ringling in downtown Sarasota.
Kindred Spirits: The Romeos
May 9, 2013
The ROMEOs, or Retired Old Men Eating Out, is a group of widowers, who eat dinner together and support one another at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch.
Bay Haven names new principal
May 8, 2013
Chad Erickson, of Altoona, Wis., will succeed Betsy Asheim as principal of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Southside Elementary Annual Variety Show
May 8, 2013
There was plenty of talent and variety in the Annual Variety Show Tuesday, May 7, at Southside Elementary.
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart
May 8, 2013
The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.
Sarasota YMCA youth to learn about health careers
May 7, 2013
Youth will get a chance to explore health career options this summer during a three week Health Career Summer Camp.
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club Kentucky Derby Party
May 6, 2013
Members of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation met Saturday, May 4, at the home of Al and Ilene Mirman, for a Kentucky Derby party. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, sipped mint juleps and bid in a silent auction before enjoying the race.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Banquet
May 5, 2013
Sarasota Christian School juniors and seniors dressed in their best formal wear Saturday, May 4, for the Junior and Senior Banquet. Each year, the juniors surprise the seniors by choosing a theme and decorating the school’s gymnasium. Students enjoy a meal before the banquet king and queen are named. This year’s king and queen were Hunter Drake and Nicole Wittmer.
- May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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.


