Business Observer 02.18.10
February 18, 2010
Denise M. Pope has joined Tidewell Hospice as its executive vice president of philanthropy.
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue
February 16, 2010
The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.
Barbetta court hearing canceled
February 15, 2010
Two groups suing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wanted a judge to seize his computer, but because the two sides may reach an agreement, the court date was called off.
Renovated Osprey hotel ready for grand opening
February 12, 2010
The owners of Bentley's Resort say they have converted a two-star motel into a four-star hotel.
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline
February 11, 2010
The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.
City to discuss pension reductions
February 11, 2010
Lowering the retirement payout for both police and general city employees could save taxpayers more than $230 million.
Police panel debates mission
February 11, 2010
Police Advisory Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman rehashed events during a police-brutality investigation, but some of her fellow panel members felt it was a waste of valuable time.
Mystery man no longer
February 11, 2010
To address his critics in city government and among city residents, City Manager Bob Bartolotta has dramatically increased his visibility and accessibility.
Visitors center proposed for Palm Avenue garage
February 11, 2010
Downtown Improvement District board member Andrew Foley suggested leasing a space in the soon-to-be-built parking garage to better serve Sarasota tourists.
Barbetta sued over e-mails
February 11, 2010
The citizens groups suing the county and city over its baseball negotiations has now filed suit against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, claiming he violated Sunshine Laws.
- May
22 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
22 Rhonda Riley: The Enchanted Life of Adam Hope
7:00 pm - May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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.
