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.
Sarasota Crew captures the silver
June 21, 2012
The Sarasota Crew's Men's Varsity 8+ recorded a winning season.
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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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Police investigate Gillespie Park shooting
06/20/13
Sarasota Police officers heard shots fired at roughly 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, on the 2900 block of Gillespie Avenue. -
New code will bring new vision
06/20/13
A form-based code would specify the density, height, scale and design of projects in a certain area providing what Commissioner Susan Chapman calls a 'more objective' development map. -
Board approves hotel adjustments
06/20/13
The joint-venture development team hopes to break ground in January, on 148-room hotel and 147 apartments at the corner of Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.
