Florida House debuts first solar air-conditioning system
July 7, 2010
Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida House.
Five Points roundabout construction in progress
July 6, 2010
The construction of the Five Points roundabout — the third of five major downtown construction projects — got under way Monday, July 5.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Café
July 6, 2010
Citrus Café owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)
July 6, 2010
After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.
Downtown Sarasota Flag Fest and Fireworks
July 4, 2010
More than 15,000 people braved the chance of rain and descended upon the bayfront for a fourth of July fireworks spectacular.
A Tropical 4th of July
July 4, 2010
Music by Yesterdayz, children's games and the bayfront fireworks highlighted Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Tropical 4th of July Celebration on Sunday, July 4.
SYC hosts weekend of Fourth of July fun
July 3, 2010
Sarasota Yacht Club spent the weekend celebrating America's independence with a lavish feast, musical entertainment by DJ Robert of Available Sound and fireworks.
Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)
July 2, 2010
Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.
Sarasota limits government services during holiday
July 2, 2010
Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Flag Fest Sarasota
July 2, 2010
The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Spotlight Events Entertainment will host Flag Fest Sarasota in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.
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19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
