Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction
March 13, 2013
In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children’s charities in Sarasota.
Meister of the skies
March 13, 2013
Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.
PHOTO GALLERY : Gulf and Bay Luau
March 10, 2013
Residents at the Gulf and Bay Club held a luau Friday, March 8 by the pool to get residents together. Captain Curt’s catered dinner which included a roasted pig. Lily pad candles floated in the pool as the sunset over the white sand beach on Siesta Key. Fire dancers performed for the residents and Marc Anthony played the music. “We are looking for everyone to have a community affair and come together,” said event organizer Vern Johnson. Close to 250 people attended the luau.
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans
March 7, 2013
Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.
Right Frame of Mind: Zach Quillian
March 7, 2013
Sarasota Christian School senior catch Zach Quillian has helped lead the Blazers to an impressive 6-0 start under the guidance of two sets of watchful eyes.
SIDELINES
March 7, 2013
Lady Cougars remain unbeaten; Pitcher leads Booker to a win; ODA notches a pair of wins; Thunder LAX posts win; Totally Tennis series continues; Youth Baseball Day upcoming
Your Neighbor: Jimmy Johnson
March 7, 2013
Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson is a self-described beach bum. But, the former restaurant owner is anything but lazy. Johnson used to sell 3,000 surf-and-turf dinners a week, at his restaurant in Wildwood, N.J.
The Jewel Rule
March 6, 2013
Several downtowns on the Gulf Coast have turned into busy, or almost busy, hubs of building activity — sights not seen in six years in many cases. Will the momentum last?
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA students celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday
March 2, 2013
Preschoolers, kindergartners and first graders at Out of Doors Academy celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Friday, March 1 to interact with the seniors. Seniors from Out of Door Academy High School dressed up as Dr. Seuss and read stories for the children. Librarian Glendy Huene performed as Dr. Seuss for first graders and staff members made green eggs and ham.
- May
24 Open House with Artist Nancy Hall: Fourth Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - May
24 Fridays and Saturdays: Twinkle!
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
