Twice-weekly trash collection seen as wasteful
August 26, 2010
Starting in September, the city of Sarasota will change its garbage-collection schedule to once-per-week. The move will save the city $700,000 and save residents $36 per year.
MAN ON THE STREET: Riverview High
August 26, 2010
The Sarasota Observer caught up with several Riverview High School students at orientation Thursday, Aug. 19, to see how they felt about the upcoming school year.
Patterson celebrates victory
August 25, 2010
Incumbent County Commissioner Nora Patterson claimed 44 of 50 voting precincts from Sarasota to Osprey to defeat fellow Siesta Key resident Mark Smith in the Republican primary.
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Ashton and Southside elementaries
August 25, 2010
We corralled a group of students beginning their education at Ashton Elementary and Southside Elementary and asked them to divulge their feelings about the first day of kindergarten.
Patterson prevails
August 24, 2010
Incumbent County Commissioner Nora Patterson's victory over Siesta Key businessman Mark Smith was one of several key races decided in Tuesday's primary election.
Key election races decided today
August 24, 2010
Democrats and Republicans choose their candidates for governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, county commissioner and many other races.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique
August 23, 2010
Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.
UPDATE: 'No votes lost' in machine glitch
August 23, 2010
After an early-voting machine malfunctions, the machine's owner conducted an investigation that concluded every vote will be counted.
Temple Sinai barbecues up fun
August 21, 2010
Temple Sinai held an indoor barbecue over the weekend.
BKYC shows off renovations
August 21, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club held its "Club Warming" party over the weekend, giving members a chance to catch up and see the recently renovated clubhouse.
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23 Ladies' Night at Darwin's on 4th
9:00 pm - 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
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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."
