Big trucks occupy huge parking space in Sarasota
May 21, 2009
Sarasota Parks Commission held its annual Big Truck Day Saturday, May 16, at Phillippi Creek Park.
This pizza doesn't cost a lot of dough
May 21, 2009
To mark its 10th anniversary of baking hot, heavenly pizzas in Gulf Gate, Rico’s Pizzeria will hold a weeklong celebration beginning Monday, May 25.
It's Read (online) everywhere
May 21, 2009
We love it — one of our readers has taken the prompting to “get creative” with It’s Read Everywhere photos to the next level.
Golf pro steps down
May 14, 2009
Give it up for PGA golf professional Jim Duval, who was honored May 3 at a retirement party thrown by Mission Valley Country Club.
Olympic gold medalist takes Sarasota by storm
May 14, 2009
After completeing her normal morning run Wedesday, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame marathoner, made plans to run just a few hours later at 9 a.m. with her fans — several New College students and members of local track clubs.
RHS athlete earns $750 scholarship
May 14, 2009
Chase Burchett, a senior at Riverview High School, holds a 4.29 GPA, plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Central Florida.
Re-Vital revs up SMJF’s Israel Independence Day celebration
May 7, 2009
More than 250 community members attended the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation’s celebration of Yom HaZikaron, Israel Remembrance Day, and Yom HaAtma’ut, Israel Independence Day, Sunday, April 26.
Season’s first turtle nest spotted
May 7, 2009
Casey Key can lay claim to the first sea-turtle nest of the season in Sarasota County.
New best friends monkey around
May 7, 2009
Spider monkeys Willie and Bonnie bonded instantly. After each suffered the loss of a cage mate, both monkeys needed a new friend. Willie moved to Sarasota Jungle Gardens from Gatorama, in Palmdale.
Popcorn chickens run free while displayed at Art Center Sarasota
April 30, 2009
This tub of chicken below, created by Pine View high school student, Louie Zuniga, is just one example of the creative student artwork in the 2009 Spring Art show exhibit, ongoing through May 1, at Art Center Sarasota.
- May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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BID agrees to pay $50,000 for a Circle parking study
05/22/13
The study would look at ways to address the parking shortage, including the possibility of a parking garage and valet service. -
Our View: Tax plan needs more vetting
05/22/13
On June 18, Manatee County voters will vote on two questions that are loaded with big tax consequences. -
May 21: Daily Headlines Video
05/21/13
Top Stories: 182 Manatee teachers lose jobs; Sarasota woman arrested for defrauding employer; Commission approves second phase of bayfront mooring project; Whitney Beach receives award
