Police panel to present findings
May 24, 2010
After six months of work, the Police Advisory Panel is expected to reveal its final recommendations this evening.
SCVB announces National Tourism Week winners
May 21, 2010
The awards honored four leaders in the hospitality industry.
Why He's Out
May 20, 2010
Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.
Committee polices 'public art'
May 20, 2010
Officers will begin moving into the new Sarasota Police Department headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, some time this summer.
City considers more job cuts
May 20, 2010
After cutting $8 million from fiscal year 2009-10 budget, the city will have to cut another $5 million next fiscal year. City officials say they will be forced to look at staffing numbers.
Bird nests shut down Siesta beach access
May 20, 2010
Although they were roped off, someone intentionally crossed a barrier and destroyed two snowy plover nests at Siesta Key beach access No. 7, which was then closed.
Market senses unsustainable deficits, debt
May 20, 2010
If the government were a family, the family would be broke. Expect interest rates to keep rising.
Underwater robots sent to search for oil
May 18, 2010
On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.
Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott resigns
May 18, 2010
City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the police chief was not instituting enough changes to the department.
Paid parking on hold again
May 18, 2010
City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.
- May
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."
