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.
Commission to review paid parking today
May 17, 2010
City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.
Downtown to feature new sculptures
May 14, 2010
The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.
Unconditional Surrender agreement signed
May 13, 2010
Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home
May 13, 2010
After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor’s home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.
- 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."
