'Racism fuels Newtown perception'
April 29, 2010
An adviser to the Police Advisory Panel believes if Newtown residents believe whites think they are criminals, they wonder why they should obey the law.
Retailers clamor for new downtown garage location
April 29, 2010
With so much interest in the retail section of the Palm Avenue parking garage, the city may increase the space by 33%.
Road closure could hurt businesses
April 29, 2010
Construction of a new drug store in the Southbay Shopping Center has led to the permanent closure of road that residents in the Southbay community used to access the shopping center.
Keys seek to define 'private beach'
April 29, 2010
With the county preparing again to discuss public access to beaches, residents of Siesta Key and Casey Key want to ensure they retain private-property rights.
Man on the Street: Kentucky Derby
April 28, 2010
The Observer asked folks what they're doing to celebrate the 136th Kentucky Derby, which takes place Friday April 30 through Saturday May 1.
Park proponents seek to halt process
April 28, 2010
Hudson Bayou residents ask the City Commission to place a park-acquisition request on hold, while they talk to adjacent neighborhoods that oppose that request.
Outstanding leaders celebrated at luncheon
April 27, 2010
The Leadership Sarasota County Luncheon recognized three outstanding leaders in the community, Veronica Brady, Lee-En Chung and John LaCivita, who were nominated by 125 active Leadership Sarasota County alumni for their motivation, passion, success and vision.
Police panel considers permanent citizens committee
April 27, 2010
The head of a 19-year-old program in St. Petersburg addressed the panel on the benefits of his police-review committee.
Some Turtle Beach parking to be prohibited
April 26, 2010
Blind Pass Road residents are fearful that roadside parking could keep emergency vehicles from access their homes and condos.
County official removed from spring-training project
April 23, 2010
County division director Larry Arnold is accused of influencing the awarding of contracts to companies with which he had personal ties.
- May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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.
