Historian's book honors local visionary developer
November 4, 2010
Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements
November 3, 2010
We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?
Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy
November 3, 2010
Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.
Barbetta, Patterson cruise to victory
November 3, 2010
The two incumbent county commissioners highlight a big night for Republicans.
Vern Victorious
November 2, 2010
On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.
Polling places busy with voters
November 2, 2010
At many voting locations, parking lots are full, and voters are experiencing short waits to cast their ballots.
City releases baseball funds
November 2, 2010
With the Florida Supreme Court ruling in favor of the county in a spring-training lawsuit, city leaders felt it was safe to give the county $1.6 million in state grant money.
Commission considers Five Points Park options
November 1, 2010
A proposal to privatize the downtown park will be discussed at this afternoon's City Commission meeting.
Costumed cuties parade Siesta Village
October 31, 2010
Trick-or-treaters filled up their goody bags as they strolled the streets of Siesta Key Village for the Siesta Key Village Association safe trick or treating on Sunday, Oct. 31.
St. Armands Circle celebrates Halloween
October 30, 2010
St. Armands Circle was filled with tons of trick-or-treaters, young and young at heart, Saturday evening. All the stores and restaurants stayed open late so that bumble-bees, witches, ninjas and pumpkins could fill their bags full of sweet treats.
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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."
