Carving out his baseball niche
July 26, 2012
Sarasota's Tim McCarver has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Globe trotter
July 26, 2012
Sarasota resident Robert O'Connor recently became a member of the Seven Continents Club, an elite group of runners who've completed a marathon on all seven continents.
PHOTO GALLERY: Beads FOB 19th Anniversary
July 20, 2012
Beads FOB in Gulf Gate celebrated its 19th anniversary Wednesday, July 18, with an in-store party. Customers stopped by to show their appreciation for the store, which has provided local beaders and crafters with supplies and classes for nearly two decades.
Come together
July 19, 2012
An interfaith delegation composed of 21 representatives from local churches and synagogues, organized by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, recently spent 10 days in Israel promoting good will and cultural understanding.
Scout's honor
July 19, 2012
Eagle Scout candidate Alex Ruschau and other members of Boy Scout Troop 14 are volunteering their time to help Wilkinson Elementary students plant a vegetable garden at the school.
Temple kids splash into summer
July 12, 2012
Children at Temple Sinai's Gan school kicked off their summer camp with a splash thanks to a special visit from a scuba diver, a boat captain and Gilly the Shark, from Mote Marine Laboratory.
Bird-rescue group lends a wing
July 12, 2012
Root Cellar Entertainment and the Quad Squad roller-derby team hosted a fundraiser for Save Our Seabirds Sunday, July 8, at Pastimes Pub and Grill.
Janson fulfills Olympic dream
June 28, 2012
Lacy Janson is one of the most decorated pole-vaulters in U.S. history and now the Sarasota native can add Olympian to her list of accolades.
Booker Middle School students take flight
June 28, 2012
Three eighth-grade Booker Middle School students recently won first place in their division at the Florida State History Fair, held in Tallahassee. Camille Armington, Kaley deLeon and Caitlin Gish were recognized for creating a website called, "Amelia Earhart: Aviator for Women's Rights."
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time
June 25, 2012
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted is quarterly Prime Time and New Member Celebration event Wednesday, June 20, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. Approximately 300 people attended the event, during which they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with other professionals.
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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.
