7 in 11: Scott Gerber
January 6, 2011
After realizing his 20-hour-a-day job was not for him, Scott Gerber found something that put a smile on his face.
7 in 11: Joe Gruters
January 6, 2011
Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.
7 in 11: John Simon
January 6, 2011
The man behind the Pineapple Square development sees nothing but potential in Sarasota's future.
WEEKLY WINNER: Bridge Beauty
January 6, 2011
Enter your local sunset or sunrise photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to The Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or e-mail them to nschwartz@yourobserver.com.
VIDEO: Mighty magic trick
January 5, 2011
David Jones, principal at McIntosh Middle School, performs his favorite card trick, the "Three Card Monte." Read the full story in the Jan. 6 edition of The Sarasota Observer.
Two more enter City Commission race
January 5, 2011
Former candidates Paul Caragiulo and Diana Hamilton have announced candidacies for the City Commission.
Parking meters to sprout by spring
January 4, 2011
The city will pay $510,000 to have more than 600 high-tech meters installed downtown.
Thunder By the Bay revs up for Sarasota
January 3, 2011
The 13th annual Thunder By the Bay Motorcycle Festival rolls into town this weekend to benefit Suncoast Charities for Children.
City to request congressional earmarks
January 3, 2011
Requested funds would help pay for $100 million in improvement projects citywide.
TOP STORY, NOV.: Republicans sweep county
January 2, 2011
In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race — an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.
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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 - Jun
20 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
