Home & Garden: Pick the right plants
September 8, 2011
Here are some tips about what to look for when you’re at the nursery choosing plants for your landscape. As you consider possible purchases, select cultivars with brightly colored leaves and/or flowers.
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Chambers of Commerce
September 7, 2011
Local Chambers of Commerce gathered at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for a fun networking event.
Photo of the Day: Playing on la playa
September 7, 2011
Vacationers continue to make their way to the no. 1 beach in the country even with the looming gray, cloudy skies. Oscar, 2 1/2, and Emilia, 4 1/2, Estrada enjoyed their Wednesday afternoon making sand castles.
Verizon Foundation donates $20,000 to Education Foundation
September 7, 2011
The Sarasota Education Foundation received a $20,000 check for 2011-2012 classroom grants programs at a school board meeting Sept. 6.
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe
September 7, 2011
Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.
9/11: Timeline
September 7, 2011
The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.
9/11: Reflections on a day that changed the world
September 7, 2011
Up until last week, I had not watched any 9/11 footage in 10 years. The day — that day — was so tragic, so terrifying, so life-altering that I simply could not bring myself to relive it.
9/11: Your memories
September 7, 2011
We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up
September 6, 2011
In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.
PHOTO GALLERY: YES enjoys luncheon at Clayton's
September 6, 2011
The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Clayton's Siesta Grille on Siesta Key.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm
