Pedestrian accident shuts down Fruitville Road
January 14, 2010
A minivan hits two people trying to cross Fruitville Road at Lemon Avenue.
New driver's license requirements cause frustration
January 14, 2010
The Sarasota Tax Collector’s Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver’s licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.
The downtown business boom
January 14, 2010
Despite all the negative news about Sarasota’s dying downtown, 24 new businesses have opened in the last six months and are finding that business is beating expectations.
Police chief quizzed on hiring practices
January 14, 2010
The Police Advisory Panel was informed about new officer hiring requirements that the police union believes keeps minorities out of the police department.
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance
January 14, 2010
Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.
Sarasota sees banner month for real estate
January 13, 2010
With more sales in any month since March 2007, December renews optimism in the market.
Alleged Ponzi schemer held without bail
January 13, 2010
Sarasota resident Marian Morgan waived a hearing in which she could have requested bond, and a trial date is set for her and husband, John.
Fire slows traffic on Fruitville
January 12, 2010
Firefighters were called to put out a fire that started inside a parking lot shed at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Central Avenue.
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members
January 12, 2010
A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota
January 11, 2010
The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.
- 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."
