'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest begins
May 13, 2010
After its successful inaugural debut last year on YourObserver.com, The Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" contest will return online this week and will run through Nov. 11, culminating with The Observer's annual "Welcome Back" edition.
Man on the Street: Oil Spill
May 12, 2010
The Observer asked business owners in downtown Sarasota whether they think tourism will be affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Group conditionally opposes parking meters
May 12, 2010
The Downtown Sarasota Alliance objects to metering downtown until the city develops a comprehensive parking policy.
Unconditional Surrender deal is near
May 11, 2010
The controversial sculpture's owner has offered an agreement, but the city and the veteran who wants to purchase it have not yet signed off on the deal.
Video: Tennis champs come out swinging
May 10, 2010
Nicholas Monroe (USA) serves the ball to Matt Reid (AUS) during the Sarasota Open USTA Mens Qualifying Singles Second Round at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Furniture Warehouse
May 10, 2010
In 1985, Mark Richmond had a vision: offering quality furniture, great service, discount prices and next-day delivery. Twenty-five years later, Richmond is still true to his vision.
Siesta Key Beach changes coming
May 10, 2010
The County Commission will consider a contract worth nearly $600,000 that will pay for 30% of the design of the Siesta Key Improvements Project.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kiwanis Club Barbecue
May 7, 2010
The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota will host a barbecue May 8 at the Historical Society of Sarasota.
Siesta Key crime down this year
May 7, 2010
Calls for service on the Key fell about 25% year-to-year, partially due to the cold winter and spring.
Sea turtle nests spotted in Sarasota County
May 6, 2010
Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol found the first two sea turtle nests in Sarasota County this week.
- May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - May
20 KEEP MOVING! New Treatments for Those who Suffer from Knee Pain
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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." -
Bright lights
05/16/13
Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground." -
Key to the city
05/02/13
More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he’s made for Sarasota over the past four decades.
