Five Points flags questioned
August 5, 2010
Criticized as being historically inaccurate, a veteran asks the city to consider raising only the American flag in the middle of the Five Points roundabout.
Applications flood in for Sarasota police chief post
August 5, 2010
The city has heard from more than 70 people around the country interested in becoming the city of Sarasota's next chief of police.
Alta Vista traffic circle to change
August 5, 2010
Neighborhood complaints have spurred the city to alter some of the features of a Shade Avenue traffic circle. If residents aren't pleased with the changes, the circle will be removed.
Funds sought for downtown circulator
August 5, 2010
The city is seeking a dedicated downtown transportation line to make frequent stops at Sarasota's major employment, cultural and business centers.
News Briefs 08.05.10
August 5, 2010
The contractor building the Palm Avenue parking garage has taken a significant step. It began pouring concrete for the floor of the first elevated parking deck.
Observer Updates 08.05.10
August 5, 2010
The $300,000 facelift at the Church of the Redeemer is nearly complete, except for a set of plantation shutters that has yet to be delivered.
COUNTY JUDGE: Judges race to fulfill a dream
August 5, 2010
The two candidates for County Judge, Group Three, said they've spent their entire careers preparing for the opportunity to become a judge.
Teenager garners gold at rowing championship
August 5, 2010
Pine View's McKayla Taaffe won gold at the 2010 USRowing Club National Championship in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter
August 5, 2010
The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp
August 4, 2010
The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.
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19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
