January real estate sales up 58%
February 17, 2010
Although the number of sales showed strong gains, the sale prices were a different story.
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue
February 16, 2010
The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.
Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate 40th anniversary at circus
February 15, 2010
This year marks the 40-year milestone of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.
Barbetta court hearing canceled
February 15, 2010
Two groups suing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wanted a judge to seize his computer, but because the two sides may reach an agreement, the court date was called off.
Ashton Elementary kindergartners parade school in costume
February 12, 2010
Ashton Elementary kindergartners strutted their stuff around the school in their favorite fairy tale costumes.
Renovated Osprey hotel ready for grand opening
February 12, 2010
The owners of Bentley's Resort say they have converted a two-star motel into a four-star hotel.
Lamborghini opens world-class showroom
February 11, 2010
Automobili Lamborghini, founded in 1963, held the grand opening of its newest franchised dealership in North America Feb. 11. The event featured a live fashion show with items from Collezione Automobili Lamborghini.
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline
February 11, 2010
The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.
City to discuss pension reductions
February 11, 2010
Lowering the retirement payout for both police and general city employees could save taxpayers more than $230 million.
Police panel debates mission
February 11, 2010
Police Advisory Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman rehashed events during a police-brutality investigation, but some of her fellow panel members felt it was a waste of valuable time.
- May
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."
