Panel debates racial makeup
September 2, 2010
A Police Advisory Panel adviser said if the city does not mandate that blacks be appointed to a permanent police panel, then that panel would be 'nearly racist.'
CCNA chief: Make employees live here
September 2, 2010
Kate Lowman believes city employees would be more invested in city affairs if they lived within Sarasota city limits.
Turner wants to shift more power to manager
September 2, 2010
City Commissioner Terry Turner wants to change the city charter to require that all positions report to the city manager.
Hollaway applies for chief's position
September 2, 2010
A group of citizens is pushing a petition that urges the city manager to give the police chief's job to interim Police Chief Mikel Hollaway.
News Briefs 09.02.10
September 2, 2010
As the city's Charter Review Committee prepares to discuss a proposed change to Sarasota's election schedule, the city of Bradenton has issued a change of its own.
New brewpub gets crafty with selections
September 2, 2010
After his deal to open a brewpub in St. Petersburg fell through a year ago, The Mad Crow Brewery co-owner Darren Fehring explored the area and fell in love with Sarasota.
Dog lovers flock to Discovery Center
September 1, 2010
Southeastern Guide Dogs holds a private grand opening for its Discovery Center, which will open to the public Sept. 2.
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan
September 1, 2010
Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.
Veterinary Neuro Services hosts open house
August 31, 2010
Veterinary neurologist Anne Chauvet held an open house Tuesday, Aug. 31 for her facility, Veterinary Neuro Services, at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: The New Gate-Field School
August 31, 2010
The Sarasota Observer dropped in on students at The New Gate-Field School who were testing out the aerodynamics of paper airplanes they had designed for a team-building activity.
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7 Siesta Key Networking Luncheon
11:30 am - Sep
8 Guardian ad Litem Program Training
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Sep
8 Informational Meeting for Interested Foster/Adoptive Parents
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Sep
11 Sarasota's Got Talent
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Couple heats up culinary competition
09/02/10
Sarasota resident Nicole Luciana-Epperson and her husband, Jonathan, have been selected as one of 10 semifinalists in a national Pyrex culinary challenge. -
Designing Women makes donation
09/02/10
Wrapped up in pretty pink-and-white gift bags were 21 pairs of upscale silky pajama sets and 21 pairs of matching bedroom slippers. -
Show some puppy love for new center
08/26/10
If you're hankering for some puppy love, there's a new spot in downtown Sarasota just for you. Southeastern Guide Dogs will open its Discovery Center to the public Sept. 2, at 1618 Main St.
