EDC announces Hall of Fame winners
September 17, 2010
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Sarasota adopts anti dog-tethering law
September 17, 2010
Sarasota County has made it illegal to chain dogs or other animals outside if certain conditions are not met.
Staub: 'It's just time'
September 16, 2010
An emotional Shannon Staub caught commissioners and citizens off guard Wednesday with the announcement that she'll be retiring at the end of the year.
Mayor opposes charter change
September 16, 2010
Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.
Group solicits new ideas for city's power source
September 16, 2010
Looking for a way out of a 30-year utility agreement with FPL, a group of Sarasotans is sponsoring a contest seeking designs for a new electric utility for the city.
Hospital board candidates tackle finances
September 16, 2010
Although it may not be top of mind to many voters, the hospital board races are an important part of Election Day, because the board has a significant say in how taxes are collected.
Sarasota Ballet unveils Pineapple Square studio
September 16, 2010
Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb never thought he'd get the Sarasota Ballet into a location quite like this.
Riverview Science Center exhibits its star power
September 16, 2010
The new Riverview High School Science Center and Planetarium opened its doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 11.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Tube Dudes
September 15, 2010
We spotted these smiling metal sculptures welcoming drivers, bikers and walkers alike to Siesta Key.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Temple Beth Sholom Schools
September 15, 2010
Temple Beth Sholom teacher Aaron Goldberg invited his sixth-grade language arts class on a journey to discover new words today.
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25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 Shabbat Shmooze - Dr. William Fogel
12:30 pm - 6:00 am - May
25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 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."
