Just a trim

January 24, 2013

Brian Russell, franchise operator of five Sarasota and Bradenton GNC stores, recently issued his employees a challenge: raise $12,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Thanks and Giving" donation drive, and they could shave his head.

Police thank volunteers

January 17, 2013

The Sarasota Police Department recently recognized the service of its 73 citizen volunteers. In the past year, the volunteers have donated 13,638 hours of work to the city.

Change of watch

January 17, 2013

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron swore in its new commander, Bill Andersen, at a Change of Watch ceremony Friday, Jan. 11, at Marina Jack.

Riverview grad says no to bullying

January 10, 2013

Adam Mazo, a 1998 graduate of Riverview High School, is leading a national video campaign as part of the Boston-based Coexist documentary project.

Worldly words win big for writer

January 10, 2013

After a nationwide search, Hilton Hotels and Resorts announced that Sarasota freelance writer Mary Ellen Mancini has been selected as one of 15 winners, who will travel the world and share their travel experience as a part of the new travel website, Hilton Mom Voyage.

Fallen heroes family recognized

January 10, 2013

As part of the fourth Project Gratitude event, 20 wives and daughters of fallen U.S. military members will be invited to the Miss America pageant Saturday, Jan. 12, in Las Vegas.

Our Town 1.03.13

January 3, 2013

Blowin' in the wind

December 27, 2012

Brookside Middle School students recently designed and built miniature windmills as part of their engineering technology class.

Sizable donation

December 27, 2012

The Friskies, a major award contest hosted by the popular cat food brand, awards cash prizes to the maker of the best original Internet cat videos.

I want to ride my bicycle

December 13, 2012

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota is helping Sarasota put the pedal to the metal by sponsoring a bike and bike-part collection from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.