Transients set up camp in warehouse
March 4, 2010
Unbeknownst to the property owner, a group of transients had furnished an empty warehouse and were living in it. After one resident's complaint, the cleanup has begun.
Group endorses elected mayor
March 4, 2010
Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.
Marathon men and women gear up
March 4, 2010
Local runners are hitting the road to prepare for the fifth annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon, to be held Sunday, March 14.
Blackburn Point Park begins to take shape
March 4, 2010
After two years, Sarasota County is moving closer to beginning construction on the additional 11 acres of land it intends to combine with Blackburn Point Parks's original five acres.
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse
March 3, 2010
The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners
March 2, 2010
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants
March 1, 2010
The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate
February 26, 2010
While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk
February 25, 2010
Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.
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.
- 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."
