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.
Disputed crime reports lead to Siesta Key e-mail battle
February 10, 2010
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Jim Haberman accused two neighborhood leaders of spreading false rumors about crime, which he says could hurt Key businesses.
Deputies search for home-invasion suspect
February 10, 2010
A friend pulls a gun inside an apartment and demands cash and prescription drugs.
Farmers market looks to keep customers cool
February 9, 2010
Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.
- May
26 Celtic Curse: An Yvonne Suarez Travel Mystery
1:00 pm - May
26 Memorial Day Concert/Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - May
26 USFSM Open House
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - May
27 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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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."
