Sarasota Observer reader wins 'mother' of all contests
April 29, 2010
The votes are in — more than 15,000 total — and the winners of the YourObserver.com Mother-Daughter Lookalike contest have been named.
'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.
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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."
