Commission to approve roundabout funding
April 19, 2010
The funding request concerns a roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue and U.S. 41 roundabouts at 14th Street and 10th Street.
Sarasota celebrates Earth Day with Eco Fest
April 17, 2010
To honor the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Sarasota held Eco Fest, an event that promoted awareness of urban and global environmental issues and showcased products, services, technology and research to make life more environmentally friendly.
Kelly Kirschner appointed mayor
April 16, 2010
The City Commission today named Kirschner mayor and Fredd Atkins vice mayor.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Landscape of inspiration
April 16, 2010
Ringling College of Art and Design students painted this mural, 'Landscape of Inspiration,' on a building located near the intersection of Cocoanut Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
WEEKEND BEST BET: The After Party
April 16, 2010
The Sarasota Film Festival concludes April 17 with an after party at Ceviche.
Demonstrators hold bayfront tea party
April 15, 2010
The second Tax Day protest draws hundreds to Sarasota's bayfront.
County accused of bid rigging
April 15, 2010
A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.
Minorities air police concerns
April 15, 2010
Prompted by the Police Advisory Panel, two minority communities talked about their relationship with the police department. Some said they had as much to do with the relationship as the officers.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Ashton Elementary
April 14, 2010
Students at Ashton Elementary give their principal props for kissing a pig.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Michael's On East
April 13, 2010
Michael's On East Executive Chef Al Massa shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
