Sarasota

Yaryna Klimchak
March 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon

The Jewish National Foundation awarded the Guardian of Israel Award to Bea Friedman her daughter Ilene, Greg Gregory, Maria Wirries and her Mother Jeaneen Wednesday, March 6 at a luncheon at Michael's on East for their commitment to Israel and the community. The Jewish National Foundation began in 1901 as a vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people everywhere. Almost 300 people attended the luncheon where ongoing efforts to help Israel and it's towns were discussed. 'I'm very proud,' Bea Friedman said. 'This organization has done so much good for the community and I can't say enough nice things.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Roger Drouin
March 6, 2013

Sarasota early voters cast ballots

After four days, 319 vote in Sarasota City Commission election.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
March 6, 2013

Sarasota County Commission delays Walmart decision

Chairwoman Carolyn Mason's March 6 absence forces the County Commission to continue a public hearing to April 24.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its sixth annual Literacy Matters Luncheon Friday, March 1, at Michael's on East. Kelley Lavin, executive vice president and group publisher of Sarasota Magazine was the featured speaker, and Lauren Dorsett, of ABC News was the Mistress of Ceremonies. James Duffy, former president of ABC Television Network and cofounder of the Literacy Council, was honored with a new literacy award in his name: the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

United Cerebal Palsy hosted its annual fundraiser Sunday, March 3, at Michael's On East, much to the delight of local chocolate-lovers. Guests savored chocolate creations, including cake pops, chocolate balls, ice cream and more, all to benefit the charity.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Springfest

Hundreds of runners and families gathered, despite the cold weather, Saturday, March 2, in Palmer Ranch for the annual Springfest celebration. Runners geared up for 5 and 12k races, and families browsed the various booths set up for the event.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
March 6, 2013

Sarasota County School Board dips into North Port drama

School Board members will have little say in the battle between a charter school's local governing board and its affiliated corporate entity.

Sarasota
News

Mark Gordon
March 6, 2013

The Jewel Rule

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?

Longboat Key
News

Mark Gordon
March 6, 2013

Different Strokes: County administrators

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

Longboat Key
News

Molly Schechter
March 6, 2013

Paspa is picture of health

Isabella Paspa is a living advertisement for the benefits of exercise â€” lots of exercise. She will be 73 years old in May and says she has never felt better, never been in such good shape, never been so mentally relaxed.