Buchanan to address City Commission
February 25, 2010
Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.
Projects to impact downtown
February 25, 2010
The city is squeezing five major construction and improvement projects, which take place within two blocks of each other, into eight months.
Permanent police panel considered
February 25, 2010
At its next meeting, the Police Advisory Panel will discuss recommending a permanent version of the panel that would examine complaints against the police department.
Photo leads to election inquiry
February 25, 2010
Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.
News Briefs 02.25.10
February 25, 2010
The creator of the Osprey Beautification Association and its only president is stepping down after 10 years.
Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes
February 25, 2010
From a street covering to keep customers cool, to Saturday morning jazz concerts, the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is instituting improvements it hopes will draw more people.
New Gate student clearly has a way with words
February 25, 2010
Tenth-grader Savannah Hillebrand will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state competition next month in Tallahassee.
SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort
February 25, 2010
Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti’s earthquake victims.
Business Observer 02.25.10
February 25, 2010
Award-winning full-service hair-and-nail salon Sassy Hair held a ribbon cutting Feb. 18 at its Siesta Key location, 209 Beach Road. The event was held during a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business-card exchange event co-hosted by Foxy Lady of Siesta Key.
Rumors swirl over drop in arrests
February 25, 2010
When the number of police department arrests fell 53% for the month of January as compared to last year, it left many inside and outside the force wondering why.
- May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - May
20 KEEP MOVING! New Treatments for Those who Suffer from Knee Pain
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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.
