Jungle Gardens to welcome albino badger
March 29, 2012
APRIL FOOLS — Due to an albino alligator named Pearl turning out to be such a success for Smuggler’s Cove, Jungle Gardens will only be accepting albino animals going forward, in hopes of creating an albino petting zoo.
Don't get left in the dust
March 29, 2012
APRIL FOOLS — The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 — International Left Handers Day.
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day
March 29, 2012
As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy’s annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.
Guitar Company to give out gift card ... no joke!
March 29, 2012
Scott Cook, owner of Sarasota Guitar Company, is filming a promotional video at the guitar shop with the help of Sarasota-based improvisation group, Lazy Fairy Improv.
The Meadows raises funds
March 22, 2012
The women of The Meadows Country Club’s golf, tennis and fitness communities recently raised nearly $11,000 to assist uninsured and underinsured patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Breast Health Center.
Bikers raise funds for guide dogs
March 22, 2012
The Knights of the Eagle chapter of the International Widows Sons Masonic Riders motorcycle group recently raised $7,500 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws for Patriots program by selling raffle tickets for a customized golf cart.
Students honored for academics
March 15, 2012
St. Martha Catholic School students who received the Principal's Certificate for academics in the fall were treated to lunch recently at Lazy Lobster on Longboat Key.
Suncoast students attend conference
March 15, 2012
Ten middle-school students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, a Sarasota County public charter school, attended the Walt Disney World Youth Leadership Conference in Orlando March 9.
Sons of American Revolution honor county veterans
March 15, 2012
More than 200 people attended the annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, hosted Feb. 25 by the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
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.
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20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Jun
20 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Jun
20 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 pm
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PHOTO GALLERY : Selby Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats
06/19/13
Selby Public Library hosted Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats program Wednesday, June 19 at Selby Public Library as part of the summer reading program. Kids munched chocolate swirl and strawberry vanilla swirl ice cream and Scott Humston performed an interactive magic show for children. The magic show was made possible by a grant from the Steinwacks family and 173 people attended. -
June 19: Daily Headlines Video
06/19/13
Today's Stories: Voters split on referendum votes; Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East; Goodwill honors community members -
PHOTO GALLERY : Duany Dinner
06/19/13
City officials, community leaders and members got together Tuesday, June 19 at The Francis to hear Andres Duany speak about how the city has done with the master plan and about proper downtown development. The Downtown Sarasota Alliance sponsored the dinner with Andres Duany and approximately 200 people attended.
