Restaurateur opposes ice-rink plan
September 9, 2010
The owner of Bijou Café believes a proposed downtown ice rink, which would close First Street for two months, would discourage customers during the height of season.
Cemetery construction delayed
September 9, 2010
Four disqualified bidders and two protests put a stop to building new facilities at the Sarasota National Cemetery on State Road 72.
Business Observer 09.09.10
September 9, 2010
Willis A. Smith Construction public-relations specialist Elise Lipoff recently received an award for Outstanding Public Relations Program at the Florida Public Relations Association's 2010 Golden Image Awards ceremony, in Naples.
Arlington Park restaurant lot to expand
September 9, 2010
The owner of Square One Burgers and Bar, which is set to open next month on Tamiami Trail, sought permission from the City Commission to add additional parking next to the restaurant.
Roundabout park benches criticized
September 9, 2010
A group of downtown residents is asking the city of Sarasota to place three park benches that have been planned for the Five Points roundabout elsewhere.
Observer Updates 09.09.10
September 9, 2010
The attorney representing Charter Review Board candidate Kathy Bolam in her fight for a recount has asked Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent to preserve all evidence in the event a court allows a recount.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary
September 8, 2010
The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso’s second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops
September 8, 2010
Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.
Restaurant seeks to expand parking lot
September 7, 2010
A new restaurant, which will go in where the closed Longevity Cafe sits at South Tamiami Trail and Arlington Street, wants a zoning change to create more parking spaces.
Oaks Club throws blazin' barbecue
September 6, 2010
Following its Couples Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 6, The Oaks Club dished up an extravagant buffet for its members in honor of Labor Day.
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11 Sarasota's Got Talent
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11 Sand Creations with your Kids
10:00 am - 4:30 pm - Sep
11 Dattoli Cancer Center FREE Screening
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Sep
11 S/ART/Q Print Party
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Summer splash kicks off school year
09/09/10
Justin Lee Wiesner Preschool and Goldie Feldman Academy, both Temple Beth Sholom schools, celebrated the new school year at their sixth annual Back to School Splash Sunday, Aug. 29, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Center. -
Volunteers needed for Coastal Cleanup
09/09/10
Sarasota County needs volunteers to help beautify the coast and other areas at the 2010 International Coastal Cleanup from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 25, at various sites from Sarasota Bayfront Park to North Port. -
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners
09/09/10
The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."
