Circle embraces historic statue
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The city of Sarasota transported the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue from Sarasota's bayfront to its new home on St. Armands Circle.
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'
High-speed streetcar coming to Main Street
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The only way to get federal funding for the streetcar was to ensure it maintained an average speed of 50 mph. One drawback — it can't make a complete stop.
Police panel takes over department
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS — The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.
News Briefs 04.01.10
April 1, 2010
APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.
MAN ON THE STREET: Easter EGGcitement
March 31, 2010
We asked people on Main Street about their favorite Easter traditions and memories.
New airline targets SRQ
March 31, 2010
German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Libby's Café and Bar
March 30, 2010
Libby's Café and Bar Executive Chef Fran Casciato shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.
Golden Apple funding denied
March 30, 2010
Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Gym Source
March 29, 2010
Gym Source carries a broad selection of fitness equipment and top name brands.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
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
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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.
