Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner
February 2, 2012
Craig Crossley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Shell Beach on Siesta Key.
Athlete of the Week: Eric Traver
February 2, 2012
Eric Traver not only holds down a 4.7 grade point average as a student in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School, but he also is leading the Rams' boys' basketball team in every statistical category.
JUST THE STATS
February 2, 2012
10 — The number of three-pointers Booker High's boys basketball team sank in its 61-57 win over Southeast Jan. 30.
PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Beach Walk
February 1, 2012
New Balance Sarasota and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the Wednesday Senior Beach Walks taking place on Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach from February 1 – March 29.
Riverview senior identifies local environmental need
February 1, 2012
Using a boat, a waterproof camera and a small grant for printing fees, Tanner Stults created a field guide for Florida's coast; bays that includes more than 50 photographs. It's a project that took the now Riverview High School senior one-and-a-half years to complete.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sleepytime Storytime at the Out-of-Doors Academy
January 29, 2012
Out-of-Door Academy students from pre-kindergarten to first grade enjoyed stories, music and a play in the comfort of their pajamas Friday, Jan. 27. To promote the importance of reading and spending time with family, ODA teachers performed interactive songs and skits for an event that was both fun and educational.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free at last
January 26, 2012
Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dick Vitale at The Broken Egg
January 26, 2012
Famed sportscaster Dick Vitale appeared at his favorite restaurant and home away from home, The Broken Egg, Thursday, Jan. 26 to film part of an upcoming ESPN program called, “All Access with Dickie V.” Vitale, a Lakewood Ranch resident, eats at The Broken Egg on an almost daily basis and considers the breakfast and lunch restaurant his second home. “They treat me really well here,” said Vitale. “They help me raise money for cancer research, and they have great food. I eat at the Siesta Key location at least once a week.” Vitale talked with fans, posed for photos and signed autographs. With the help of The Broken Egg, Vitale raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for The V Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research through private donations and the sale of basketballs, bobble heads, his books and other memorabilia.
First lady kicks off literacy
January 26, 2012
To kick off the statewide program, Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! first lady Ann Scott paid a visit Monday, Jan. 23, to Sarasota Middle School.
German family introduces authentic tastes to Key
January 26, 2012
Tanja, Maneul and Robin Hoffman moved from their home country to open A Taste of Germany on Siesta Key.
- 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 - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - May
20 KEEP MOVING! New Treatments for Those who Suffer from Knee Pain
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
