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.
Fishing piers to close for two months
April 23, 2010
The popular piers at Ken Thompson park will be rebuilt and are scheduled to open in late June.
Businesses want wider sidewalk
April 22, 2010
More than a dozen business owners on the 1300 block of Main Street signed a petition that requests the city triple the width of the sidewalk to make way for more pedestrians and outdoor-dining tables.
Siesta residents talk trash
April 22, 2010
Sarasota County's pack-in, pack-out philosophy is meant to encourage sustainability in its parks and beaches.
Neighbors want park proposal rescinded
April 22, 2010
A group of Hudson Bayou residents nominated a vacant property for park acquisition, but that property is located in Harbor Acres.
Lawsuit accuses county official of influencing bid
April 22, 2010
A lawsuit against the county accuses division Director Larry Arnold of using his friendships to help award two contracts dealing with a spring-training stadium.
Observer Updates
April 22, 2010
Commission approves new bus rapid-transit route; Brick pavers are ruled out for Main Street; Parking garage holds groundbreaking
New FSU president meets local alumni and supporters
April 21, 2010
The Florida State University College of Medicine's regional campus welcomed new FSU President Dr. Eric Barron and his wife, Molly, to Sarasota. The event took place at Sarasota Yacht Club.
Man on the Street: Going Green
April 21, 2010
April 22 is Earth Day, so The Observer asked folks around downtown Sarasota what they do to be environmentally conscious.
Rapid transit's Laurel Park bypass approved
April 20, 2010
City commissioners praise SCAT for considering the concerns of neighbors along the proposed Osprey Avenue route and instead planning to put the bus rapid transit line down Orange Avenue.
- 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."
