Mystery man no longer
February 11, 2010
To address his critics in city government and among city residents, City Manager Bob Bartolotta has dramatically increased his visibility and accessibility.
Visitors center proposed for Palm Avenue garage
February 11, 2010
Downtown Improvement District board member Andrew Foley suggested leasing a space in the soon-to-be-built parking garage to better serve Sarasota tourists.
From the heart
February 11, 2010
We asked elementary-school students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and Ashton Elementary to tell us their favorite Valentine's Day activities and divulge their favorite holiday treats.
Barbetta sued over e-mails
February 11, 2010
The citizens groups suing the county and city over its baseball negotiations has now filed suit against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, claiming he violated Sunshine Laws.
Disputed crime reports lead to Siesta Key e-mail battle
February 10, 2010
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Jim Haberman accused two neighborhood leaders of spreading false rumors about crime, which he says could hurt Key businesses.
Deputies search for home-invasion suspect
February 10, 2010
A friend pulls a gun inside an apartment and demands cash and prescription drugs.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Grand Slam giveaway
February 10, 2010
Denny’s did it again. After announcing during the Super Bowl that it would offer free Original Grand Slam breakfasts at its restaurants nationwide for the second year in a row, Denny’s kept its promise and fed hungry customers who showed up between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Farmers market looks to keep customers cool
February 9, 2010
Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.
New Ringling Boulevard median provides safety
February 8, 2010
The concrete median popped up Saturday in front of the Judge Lynn Silvertooth Judicial Center.
MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off
February 8, 2010
The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.
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26 Celtic Curse: An Yvonne Suarez Travel Mystery
1:00 pm - May
26 Memorial Day Concert/Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
26 USFSM Open House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - May
27 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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."
