Island Beat: SKA applauds county's Parks and Recreation staff
December 22, 2011
As befitting their last meeting before the holidays, the members of the Siesta Key Association this month took the opportunity to thank county employees who play major roles in the upkeep of the Key's beaches and the protection of its wildlife.
Pelikids: Holiday Special
December 22, 2011
Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary and Pine View schools.
Athlete of the Week: Jack Cannon
December 22, 2011
As a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, Jack Cannon, 17, is one of the basketball team's leading players.
Two Crescent Arms condos top week's residential sales
December 22, 2011
Two condominiums in Crescent Arms top all transactions in this week’s real estate. Elizabeth Van, of Huron, Ohio, sold her Unit 301-S condominium at 6312 Midnight Pass Road to Richard Bronson and Bonnie Bronson, trustees, of Lees Summit, Mo., for $700,000.
AUDIO-SLIDESHOW: Girls Inc. stops by The Observer
December 19, 2011
This afternoon the Girls Inc. of Sarasota County stopped by the Observer Group office for a visit and spread some Christmas cheer.
VIDEO: Sand sculpture explodes on Siesta Key Beach
December 16, 2011
Watch our video of The Travel Channel show's 'Sand Wars' sand sculpture on Siesta Key Beach explode.
2011 Light up the Key
December 15, 2011
Driving around Siesta Key Out to find the brightest spot Palm fronds lit so delicately Taking pictures as we stop ...
Island Beat: Siesta lifeguards earn recognition for public service
December 15, 2011
During the Nov. 15 County Commission meeting, Chairwoman Nora Patterson remarked on a letter she had received from Robert R. Maycan, a resident of Park Ridge, Ill., regarding Siesta lifeguard Robert Martini.
County calendar features 13 elementary students' art
December 15, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission Dec. 7, recognized 13 elementary students whose artwork appears on the 'Food — Keep it Local' calendar for 2012.
Thaxton receives birthday serenade
December 15, 2011
Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 7 had just recognized all the youngsters whose artwork was chosen this year for the Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team's annual calendar when Commissioner Christine Robinson asked them for a favor.
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19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
