Transients set up camp in warehouse
March 4, 2010
Unbeknownst to the property owner, a group of transients had furnished an empty warehouse and were living in it. After one resident's complaint, the cleanup has begun.
Group endorses elected mayor
March 4, 2010
Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations
March 3, 2010
Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.
Oaks golfers gather "Under the Big Top"
March 2, 2010
The Oaks Club Women's Golf Association held its annual member-guest golf tournament and luncheon "Under the Big Top" with Circus Sarasota's Nik Wallenda in attendance.
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners
March 2, 2010
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants
March 1, 2010
The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate
February 26, 2010
While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk
February 25, 2010
Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.
Admiral Travel and Saks pump up women's wardrobes
February 25, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club ladies learn how to pack with panache and travel in style with Admiral Travel and Saks Fifth Avenue at the club's latest fashion show.
Founders Garden Club fair boasts flowers and fashions
February 25, 2010
The Founders Garden Club of Sarasota held its annual Gardeners' Fair today, at the Chelsea Center, featuring home and garden accessories, live plants, flowers and designer fashions.
- May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 Shabbat Shmooze - Dr. William Fogel
12:30 pm - 6:00 am - May
25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 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."
