Mote's Waldo returns to Florida Keys
July 20, 2010
The robot was deployed Monday to gather information about oil impact.
City makes police panel recommendation
July 19, 2010
Commissioners could adopt the measures suggested by the Police Advisory Panel to improve the Sarasota Police Department.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Posh on Palm
July 19, 2010
Posh on Palm is a cottage-style boutique that specializes in shabby chic home décor, French furniture and soaps, vintage linens, clothing and flea market finds.
Inmate death investigation nears close
July 16, 2010
Preliminary findings show the July 9 death of a Sarasota County Jail inmate was due to natural causes.
Audit finds no baseball bid rigging
July 15, 2010
County employee who had personal contact with two companies bidding for spring-training contracts was cleared of wrongdoing.
City proposes higher tax rate
July 15, 2010
The city of Sarasota's millage rate will likely rise this year, but most taxpayers' bills will be lower than last year's.
Life-changing decisions
July 15, 2010
Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.
Ice rink may grace downtown
July 15, 2010
A group of downtown business leaders is proposing an annual event in which a large skating rink would be built on First Street, between Five Points Park and the library.
News Briefs 07.15.10
July 15, 2010
The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.
GOP won't pick and choose
July 15, 2010
The Republican Party of Sarasota County rejected a move by some members who wanted the party to choose a candidate to endorse in the Republican primary elections.
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25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
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
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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."
