SCHOOL BOARD
May 9, 2013
Students at The Gan School at Temple Sinai celebrated Israel’s 65th birthday, which was April 16, by taking an imaginary plane ride to Israel.
Teacher Spotlight: Sharon Mitchell
May 9, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy English teacher Sharon Mitchell goes beyond the basic requirements of teaching her 75 students grammar and reading comprehension — she teaches them to think differently, especially when it comes to poetry.
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.
- 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 - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 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."
