Students showcase dad at breakfast
September 23, 2010
Pine View students proudly showed off their dads at a special breakfast.
Staub's departure sets off frenzy
September 23, 2010
At least 18 Republicans and Democrats are pursuing the County Commission seat that Commissioner Shannon Staub will vacate in December.
Charter candidates stump for votes
September 23, 2010
Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county’s charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.
News Briefs 09.23.10
September 23, 2010
City Hall had planned to raise its operational millage rate slightly in 2011 under the state’s rollback rate provision, but the City Commission suggested further cuts so that was not necessary.
Tobacco-free zones in parks considered
September 23, 2010
A city advisory board asks city commissioners to study the effects of placing tobacco restrictions around children's areas in city parks.
Palm Avenue overlay district on hold
September 23, 2010
The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch
September 22, 2010
Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.
Sarasota issues water advisory for Ringling Causeway
September 22, 2010
After high fecal-bacteria levels were detected, the Sarasota County Health Department posted warnings about being in the water off the Ringling Causeway.
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)
September 21, 2010
The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room
September 20, 2010
The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.
- May
24 Open House with Artist Nancy Hall: Fourth Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - May
24 Fridays and Saturdays: Twinkle!
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 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."
