TOP STORY, April: Turner, Atwell win runoff
December 27, 2009
Precinct-by-precinct results showed that the support base for both City Commission candidates Terry Turner and Suzanne Atwell secured their victories.
Sheriff exonerated on election charges
December 24, 2009
A supporter of David Gustafson filed a claim with the state elections commission, alleging 40 of Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight’s campaign contributions were improper.
Osprey man charged with possession of child porn
December 23, 2009
An online photo developer tipped off authorities to the man's alleged activities.
Selby Gardens shimmers at Lights in Bloom
December 22, 2009
One of Sarasota's brightest holiday traditions is lighting up the night on select dates through Dec. 27.
High winds damage Saprito Fishing Pier
December 22, 2009
Weekend weather forces the closure of the pier below the Ringling Bridge.
Oak Park School names new principal
December 21, 2009
Venice High School Assistant Principal Ronald DiPillo will become the new head of Oak Park School in January 2010.
CRA asked to immediately fund wayfinding
December 18, 2009
With more than $800,000 to put toward the sign system, the majority of the $1.4 million project would be funded.
Mattison's receives downtown residents' support
December 17, 2009
Restaurant owner Paul Mattison has appealed for help after a city-code crackdown forced him to stop his live entertainment at Mattison's City Grille earlier than he's had to in seven years.
Parking future in question
December 17, 2009
With parking meters out of the equation, the city's money-losing parking department faces possible elimination.
Police panel grills Chief Abbott
December 17, 2009
Members of the Police Advisory Panel told Police Chief Peter Abbott that the officer who kicked a handcuffed suspect had a bad attitude.
- May
25 Free Summer Olympics for the kids
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 New Healing Tarot Two-Day Workshop with Edith Cheitman
10:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
25 Shabbat Shmooze - Dr. William Fogel
12:30 pm - 6:00 am - May
25 Special Sacred WESAK Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Event
7:00 pm - 8:00 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."
