Hospital board candidates tackle finances
September 16, 2010
Although it may not be top of mind to many voters, the hospital board races are an important part of Election Day, because the board has a significant say in how taxes are collected.
Staub announces retirement
September 15, 2010
In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.
Final vote expected on strip-club rules
September 15, 2010
Some adult-business owners felt the vague wording of the current ordinance allowed them to have fully nude employees.
Shoot-out suspect charged in robberies
September 14, 2010
The 30-year-old man who was involved in a shoot-out with sheriff's deputies has been arrested in connection with five armed robberies of adult-video stores.
County to purchase Ringling Boulevard home
September 13, 2010
The property at 2525 Ringling Blvd. will be converted into a park.
Bus-shelter maker defaults on contract
September 10, 2010
The city is severing ties with a company that had agreed to make 50 bus shelters for Sarasota but only made 19 in the past 10 years.
Restaurateur opposes ice-rink plan
September 9, 2010
The owner of Bijou Café believes a proposed downtown ice rink, which would close First Street for two months, would discourage customers during the height of season.
Cemetery construction delayed
September 9, 2010
Four disqualified bidders and two protests put a stop to building new facilities at the Sarasota National Cemetery on State Road 72.
Business Observer 09.09.10
September 9, 2010
Willis A. Smith Construction public-relations specialist Elise Lipoff recently received an award for Outstanding Public Relations Program at the Florida Public Relations Association's 2010 Golden Image Awards ceremony, in Naples.
Arlington Park restaurant lot to expand
September 9, 2010
The owner of Square One Burgers and Bar, which is set to open next month on Tamiami Trail, sought permission from the City Commission to add additional parking next to the restaurant.
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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."
