PHOTO GALLERY: Mah-jongg and More and Temple Sinai
March 4, 2012
More than 300 women participated in the Women of Temple Sinai’s 10th annual Mah-jongg event Thursday, March 1. The event, which features a buffet breakfast and lunch and door prizes, serves as a fundraiser for the sisterhood.
Riverview High musicians recognized
March 1, 2012
Four students from Riverview High School's Kiltie Band were chosen to join the Florida Music Educators Association 2012 All-State Honor Band in Tampa.
PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Bob Seeley
February 27, 2012
As part of the Jazz Club of Sarasota’s Jazz at Two series, boogie-woogie pianist Bob Seeley performed at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Friday, Feb. 24. Seeley thrilled the audience with his high-energy improvisations, playing hits from W.C. Handy and other period musicians.
TBS hosts sisterhood fashion show
February 23, 2012
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom held its annual fashion show and luncheon Feb. 8.
Brain Trust honors Bob Peterson
February 23, 2012
A group of men known as "The Brain Trust" work on solving the world's problems as they dine together every Tuesday afternoon.
SASSY swimmers getting in sync
February 16, 2012
The YMCA's Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming will hit the pool from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Selby Aquatics Center, to perform a routine members have been practicing since September.
Temple celebrates Tu B'Shevat
February 16, 2012
Temple Beth Sholom students marked Tu B'Shevat, the celebration of the New Year for trees, Wednesday, Feb. 8.
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate
February 6, 2012
Booker High School’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Walkathon
February 6, 2012
Cardinal Mooney High School hosted its 11th annual walkathon to raise money for All Children’s Hospital Saturday Feb. 4. Students and families joined staff to walk for a cause. Eleven years ago, the high school lost several students to leukemia and decided to start this fundraising event to raise funds for research. The walkathon, which includes a dance-off, concession stands and field-day activities, was sponsored by Harmor Mobility, Sarasota Lanes, Petland and Tropicana.
PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday Dance at Senior Friendship Center
February 6, 2012
The Sarasota Senior Friendship Center hosted its First Friday Dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Seniors gathered to socialize and bust a move to the sounds of Kentucky-based band, Memories.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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PHOTO GALLERY : Hands Across the Sands
05/18/13
Community members joined hands Saturday, May 18 on Siesta Key beach as a symbol of their support for the protection of coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. Supporters voiced their concern about damage that happens due to offshore oil drilling accidents, hydraulic fracturing, the Alberta tar sands, mountain top removal mining, and about coal fired power plants. Forty-two people joined hands for the Hands Across the Sand national movement. -
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian
05/18/13
The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17. -
PHOTO GALLERY : 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee
05/17/13
Children from all over Sarasota County participated in the 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee Program Friday, May 17 at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. More than 100 third and fourth graders in bright yellow t – shirts competed to show off their skills and win one of three cash prizes. Booker High School and Sarasota High School Key Club sold pizza for $1 a slice and parents quizzed children in preparation for the spelling bee.
