Alleged Ponzi schemer held without bail
January 13, 2010
Sarasota resident Marian Morgan waived a hearing in which she could have requested bond, and a trial date is set for her and husband, John.
Fire slows traffic on Fruitville
January 12, 2010
Firefighters were called to put out a fire that started inside a parking lot shed at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Central Avenue.
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members
January 12, 2010
A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota
January 11, 2010
The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.
Big Pass manatee-protection zone considered
January 11, 2010
A request to extend a boat safety zone along Big Pass and North Siesta Key channel will be discussed at County Commission Tuesday.
Wallenda house receives historical marker
January 8, 2010
The Sarasota home that the Wallendas, the famous circus family, owned for decades received a special honor Friday.
Garage builder promises to inform public
January 7, 2010
From hiring a former mayor as a liaison to starting a construction-update Web site, Suffolk Construction is making an effort to keep residents and businesses up to date on the project.
Toy store's beloved sign stolen
January 7, 2010
Funtoysia's distinctive wooden sign that adorned the toy store for 25 years was stolen on Christmas Eve. Storeowners are offering a reward for its return.
New garage designs sought
January 7, 2010
The City Commission asked the design-and-build team of the Palm Avenue parking garage to submit non-traditional designs for the project.
Patterson Foundation to honor family's giving legacy
January 7, 2010
The Patterson Foundation will honor Jim and Dorothy Patterson's heritage through nine targeted areas of giving.
- May
24 Open House with Artist Nancy Hall: Fourth Fridays
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
24 Meetings with Ancient Ones - Messages, Guides and Readings
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - May
24 Fridays and Saturdays: Twinkle!
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm - May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 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."
