PHOTO OF THE DAY: Grand Slam giveaway
February 10, 2010
Denny’s did it again. After announcing during the Super Bowl that it would offer free Original Grand Slam breakfasts at its restaurants nationwide for the second year in a row, Denny’s kept its promise and fed hungry customers who showed up between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Farmers market looks to keep customers cool
February 9, 2010
Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.
New Ringling Boulevard median provides safety
February 8, 2010
The concrete median popped up Saturday in front of the Judge Lynn Silvertooth Judicial Center.
MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off
February 8, 2010
The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.
Two new garage designs created
February 5, 2010
Nearby residents liked the modern designs more than the traditional designs presented previously.
New Pass home sells for $8.4 million
February 5, 2010
The price is the highest amount paid for a single-family home in Sarasota County thus far in 2010.
Wallenda walks the walk for high-wire stunt
February 4, 2010
Masses of people swarmed downtown Sarasota this morning to see hire-wire daredevil Nik Wallenda walk between One Watergate tower and the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
OSU alumni challenge Pines' residents to grudge match
February 4, 2010
The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee faced-off against Pines of Sarasota residents at the second annual balloon volleyball match.
County plans fee reduction
February 4, 2010
Wanting to kick-start a surge in building for commercial and residential properties, Sarasota County may reduce building fees by 10% through the end of the year.
Stolen vases a grave concern for cemetery
February 4, 2010
More than 50 bronze vases were stolen recently from atop graves at the Sarasota Memorial Park, on Tamiami Trail. One grave belonged to a 4-year-old child.
- 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."
