Generous donation grows out of love
January 7, 2010
About two years ago, siblings Hunter, 11, and Sydney Hampton, 9, started a nonprofit business called "Pots of Love" that donates money to food-allergy research.
’Tis the season of sharing in Sarasota
December 30, 2009
This year, the board of directors of the Community Foundation jump-started Season of Sharing with a $200,000 grant, as part of its 30th anniversary BOOST economic stimulus initiative.
Girls Inc. singers go on caroling tour
December 30, 2009
A group of girls from Girls Inc. brought holiday cheer to their supporters Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 by serenading several office staffs with “Jingle Bells,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and “The 12 Days of Christmas.”
Residents place foundation for street
December 24, 2009
Laurel Park residents rolled up their sleeves Dec. 19 to lay bricks along Rawls Avenue for one block, from Oak Street to Devonshire Lane.
Gingerbread house takes after mansion
December 24, 2009
The 6,000-piece gingerbread mansion, with its 200 golden sunflowers, 130 scroll-and-leaf panels and 60 shimmering starflowers, took more than three months to create.
Rotarians give stellar performance
December 17, 2009
Bubba Claus asks kids to leave out Moon Pies and Jack Daniels on Christmas Eve.
In a galaxy far, far away …
December 17, 2009
Sarasota residents Malaka and Ryan Hilton, of Admiral Travel International, witnessed the world debut of Virgin Galactic's SpaceshipTwo, the world’s finest commercial-manned spaceship, designed to take thousands of private astronauts into space.
Cardinal Mooney sings songs for global outreach
December 17, 2009
Through its Global Outreach program, Cardinal Mooney students have been conducting video conferences with Iringa Girls Secondary School, in Iringa, Tanzania.
Church sends morale booster to soldiers
December 17, 2009
For the third year in a row, members of the Church of the Redeemer are sending care packages to U.S. military troops.
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23 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 pm - 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
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May 23: Daily Headlines Video
05/23/13
Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy -
Sarasota Farmers Market sells raffle tickets for big prizes
05/23/13
The Sarasota Farmers Market is selling $10 raffle tickets through the end of June to collect funds for the market and to give market goers a chance to win a prize. -
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.
