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.
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Neighbors want park proposal rescinded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.
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19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Jun
20 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
