PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosts 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run
December 9, 2012
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation hosted the 36th Annual Sandy Claws Beach Run 5K Saturday, Dec. 8 at Siesta Public Beach to promote a healthy lifestyle and to bring the community together. Despite the strong fog close to 500 people registered for the run. Runners wore festive hats and costumes for the approaching holidays. Proceeds from the run go to the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation programs. “My favorite part is seeing little kids to 80 year olds all coming out and participating,” said Parks and Recreation Supervisor Diana Finnegan. “It promotes a healthy lifestyle and we love promoting people being part of a great beach.”
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sandy Claws 5k
December 7, 2012
Sarasota County Parks and recreation will host the 36th annual Sandy Claws 5k run on Siesta Public Beach Saturday, Dec. 7.
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon
December 7, 2012
The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their annul lunch at Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Winebar on Friday, Dec. 7 for chamber members to get together. Approximately 75 people attended the steak lunch where they chatted and enjoyed each other’s company. “It’s a good opportunity for members to come out and get together with everyone,” said Kevin Cooper.
Captain's seat
December 6, 2012
United and Continental airlines are seeking retired employees to attend then monthly retiree luncheons, held at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month throughout Sarasota and Bradenton.
Collecting clothing for Sandy victims
December 6, 2012
The Knights of Columbus will be collecting clothing and blankets for victims of Hurricane Sandy after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
Cut-a-thon
December 6, 2012
Yellow Strawberry Hair and Makeup Salon is looking for sponsors for a Cut-a-thon Sunday, Jan. 6, to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
BEYOND THE FIELD
December 6, 2012
Sarasota High first baseman Dylan White and outfielder Jason Sierra will take the field together for the final time this spring.
Perseverance pays for SMA soccer player
December 6, 2012
When Daniel Oakley's mother was seven months pregnant with him, she almost died in a car accident. Now the 15-year-old Sarasota Military Academy sophomore is helping lead the Eagles to their best season in program history.
Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos
December 6, 2012
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.
Whispering Sands condominium sells for $764,000
December 6, 2012
A condominium in Whispering Sands tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard Piccolo, of New York, sold his Unit 406 condominium at 20 Whispering Sands Drive to Thyrza Jacocks, trustee, of Sarasota, for $764,000.
- May
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
