Summer splash kicks off school year
September 9, 2010
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.
Volunteers needed for Coastal Cleanup
September 9, 2010
Sarasota County needs volunteers to help beautify the coast and other areas at the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 25, at various sites from Sarasota Bayfront Park to North Port.
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners
September 9, 2010
The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."
Relax, book a massage and help find a cure for cancer
September 9, 2010
On Sept. 14, an estimated 620 Massage Envy centers in 42 states will participate in "Massage for the Cure," an annual one-day nationwide fundraiser that has raised more than $1.4 million since its inception five years ago.
Star students get taste of Columbia University
September 9, 2010
After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.
Couple heats up culinary competition
September 2, 2010
Sarasota resident Nicole Luciana-Epperson and her husband, Jonathan, have been selected as one of 10 semifinalists in a national Pyrex culinary challenge.
Designing Women makes donation
September 2, 2010
Wrapped up in pretty pink-and-white gift bags were 21 pairs of upscale silky pajama sets and 21 pairs of matching bedroom slippers.
Show some puppy love for new center
August 26, 2010
If you're hankering for some puppy love, there's a new spot in downtown Sarasota just for you. Southeastern Guide Dogs will open its Discovery Center to the public Sept. 2, at 1618 Main St.
Camp cuties end summer with a bang
August 26, 2010
To celebrate their last week of summer vacation, local children ages 18 months to 5 years old got creative with art projects, science experiments and more during Temple Emanu-El Preschool's third session of summer camp.
Woman shells out her own 88th birthday present
August 26, 2010
It took three months, several pounds of glue and hundreds of seashells, but Sarasota resident Ailine Burke was determined to celebrate her 88th birthday in an extraordinary way — by turning an ordinary bathtub into an exquisite work of art.
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11 Sarasota's Got Talent
8:30 am - 5:30 pm - Sep
11 Sand Creations with your Kids
10:00 am - 4:30 pm - Sep
11 Dattoli Cancer Center FREE Screening
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Sep
11 S/ART/Q Print Party
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Restaurateur opposes ice-rink plan
09/09/10
The owner of Bijou Café believes a proposed downtown ice rink, which would close First Street for two months, would discourage customers during the height of season. -
Cemetery construction delayed
09/09/10
Four disqualified bidders and two protests put a stop to building new facilities at the Sarasota National Cemetery on State Road 72. -
Summer splash kicks off school year
09/09/10
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.
