New Osprey library under consideration
April 1, 2010
The new library model calls for a smaller location than normal stand-alone libraries. Sarasota County is considering a classroom at Historic Spanish Point.
Referendum leads to GOP infighting
April 1, 2010
Upset that the Republican Party of Sarasota County did not oppose the school-tax extension, one prominent member accused the party of supporting big government and higher taxes.
Referendum to offer business-tax exemption
April 1, 2010
The Aug. 24 referendum vote is aimed at attracting new businesses to Sarasota County by offering up to a 100% exemption on property taxes.
Signs to point the way
April 1, 2010
The city plans to erect 6-foot signs at road closures to indicate the businesses that are still open during upcoming downtown improvement projects.
New airline targets SRQ
March 31, 2010
German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.
Golden Apple funding denied
March 30, 2010
Although the Downtown Improvement District turned down a request to give the dinner theater $144,000, board members said they would help in other ways.
Voters to decide business-tax exemption
March 29, 2010
An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Flying high
March 26, 2010
With sensational scents of fried Oreos, funnel cakes and smoky barbecue, the Sarasota County Fair is reeling in locals by the hundreds.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooch a Pooch Stroll
March 26, 2010
The Southside Village Smooch a Pooch Stroll will be held Friday, March 26.
City plans for loss of parking spaces
March 26, 2010
Construction will force tourists to park in spaces that downtown employees use. The employees will be encouraged to park farther away.
- May
26 Celtic Curse: An Yvonne Suarez Travel Mystery
1:00 pm - May
26 Memorial Day Concert/Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
26 USFSM Open House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - May
27 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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."
