County accused of bid rigging
April 15, 2010
A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.
Minorities air police concerns
April 15, 2010
Prompted by the Police Advisory Panel, two minority communities talked about their relationship with the police department. Some said they had as much to do with the relationship as the officers.
City aides downtown businesses
April 15, 2010
Downtown business owners applaud the city for the steps it's taking to protect them during several simultaneous construction projects, scheduled now through December.
Abbott defends himself to police advisory panel
April 15, 2010
Police Chief Peter Abbott took the chance to address the Police Advisory Panel this week about some panel members' criticism of his job performance and police-department leadership skills.
Man on the Street: Hoop dreams
April 14, 2010
The Observer asked some hula hoopers demonstrating at the premiere of The Hooping Life, a film in the Sarasota Film Festival, for their tips on hooping like a pro.
The Observer launches Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest
April 14, 2010
The Observer is looking for mothers and daughters to submit their favorite lookalike photo online for our Mother-Daughter Lookalike Contest.
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at top courses
April 14, 2010
The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.
Health Matters - Longboat Key and Sarasota
April 14, 2010
Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.
Police panel reviews minority forums
April 13, 2010
The Police Advisory Panel held one workshop in the black community and one in the Hispanic community to see whether police officers treat minorities differently.
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19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
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
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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.
