Man on probation robs probation office
June 15, 2010
The 25-year-old added to his long criminal history by trying to steal his own probation paperwork.
Barbetta challenger had filed baseball suit
June 14, 2010
The woman, whose group filed a lawsuit against Sarasota County over its baseball negotiations, announced she’s now running against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
Toddler found on Bee Ridge Road
June 14, 2010
A 2-year-old girl was seen walking along one of Sarasota's busiest roads at about 4 a.m. this morning. Her grandmother was arrested shortly afterward.
Unconditional Surrender deal is done
June 11, 2010
An agreement signed on the last day of an extended deadline paves the way for the controversial sculpture to stay on the bayfront for 10 years.
Main Street construction completed early
June 11, 2010
The installation of an underground waterline was supposed to be a monthlong project. Crews began wrapping up their work today — 19 days early.
Sour note
June 10, 2010
With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.
Commission makes economic predictions
June 10, 2010
Faced with having to trim at least $5 million from next year's budget, the city manager asks the commission to predict the city's future.
Atkins: Park plan is anti-homeless
June 10, 2010
The vice mayor criticized an effort to revitalize Five Points Park and attract more activity there, calling it an attempt to move the homeless out of downtown.
Conference to preserve downtown history
June 10, 2010
Founded by two downtown groups, SemCon 2010 hopes to gain economic benefits from the Downtown Sarasota Historic District.
Pineapple Square demolition begins
June 9, 2010
The downtown developer is building four new storefronts at the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street.
- May
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."
