News Briefs 07.08.10
July 8, 2010
Residents of the Dolphin Tower condo high-rise on Gulfstream Boulevard still don’t know when they’ll be able to return home.
Business Observer 07.08.10
July 8, 2010
The luxury bath and beauty boutique Simply Spoiled Boutique announced it would be relocating its retail store operations July 1 to 1471 Main St.
Florida House debuts first solar air-conditioning system
July 7, 2010
Sarasota County government is partnering with a local HVAC contractor to use the energy of the sun to cool the Florida House.
Sarasota limits government services during holiday
July 2, 2010
Libraries and SCAT bus service will be among the services affected by the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Mote to release green sea turtle tomorrow
July 1, 2010
Mate has been a patient at the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since March, when he was struck by a boat.
Condo unsafe, evacuated urgently
June 30, 2010
A large crack was found on the Dolphin Tower's fourth floor, and the building is shifting. Residents were ordered out.
Flag Fest preparations under way
June 30, 2010
The Fourth of July celebration will last from 4 p.m. to midnight and will stretch from Five Points Park to the bayfront.
City-employee perk questioned
June 30, 2010
Facing a $3 million budget deficit next year, Mayor Kelly Kirschner wants to revisit the city's comp-time policy, which allows salaried employees to accrue up to two weeks off per year.
Water rates to hit part-time residents
June 30, 2010
Because of a 4% rate increase needed, the city will cut costs for the average full-time resident. Seasonal residents and high-volume users will bear the brunt of the price hike.
City could take control of parks
June 30, 2010
As it tries to shed some expenses, Sarasota County will attempt to shift operation and maintenance costs for neighborhood parks within city limits to the city.
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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."
