The Observer welcomes season with new features
November 11, 2010
The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.
Eventful summer
November 11, 2010
This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.
Chambers unite at Business After Hours (VIDEO)
November 10, 2010
The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce hosted the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours networking event Wednesday, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year
November 10, 2010
Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.
Senior Friendship Center celebrates 30th anniversary
November 10, 2010
The Senior Friendship Centers celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Living Room adult day services on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Brother William Geenen Living Room was the first building in the nation to be designed and built solely for the adult day care for the frail and handicapped elderly.
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication
November 10, 2010
The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.
Observer amps multimedia efforts
November 10, 2010
The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock solid
November 9, 2010
This rock sculpture was constructed along Bayfront Drive today.
County may suspend impact fees
November 9, 2010
The school board asked county commissioners to halt for two years collection of the $2,000 impact fee on each new single-family home.
Five Points Park receives grant
November 8, 2010
The Selby Foundation commits to providing $31,000 for lighting in the park's trees.
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25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
26 Celtic Curse: An Yvonne Suarez Travel Mystery
1:00 pm - May
26 Memorial Day Concert/Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
26 USFSM Open House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Jolly good fellow
05/23/13
Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients. -
Going for the gold
05/23/13
Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando. -
Culinary roots
05/16/13
Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City’s Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."
