Police panel may rack up costs
December 3, 2009
The all-volunteer advisory panel was formed as a no-cost alternative to a paid consultant, but in its first meeting, members discussed a survey with a possible six-figure price tag.
Event fee compromise reached
December 3, 2009
Under the threat of having to cancel several special events throughout Sarasota, the event organizers and the city of Sarasota reached an agreement on a new event fee policy.
U.S. 41 audit cites contractor errors
December 3, 2009
FDOT reviewed the Nokomis U.S. 41 road-widening project that took about two years longer than anticipated and found that Hubbard Construction made a host of mistakes.
DID considers bond for future projects
December 3, 2009
A downtown advocate suggests the Downtown Improvement District borrow at least $1 million so it can speed up the completion of its goals.
Observer Updates
December 3, 2009
Click here for updates and resolutions to previous stories featured in The Sarasota Observer.
City awards parking garage contract
December 2, 2009
Suffolk Construction Co., of Lakewood Ranch, is the preliminary winner of the contract to build the Palm Avenue parking garage.
Sarasota shelter slashes adoption fees
December 2, 2009
With its shelter overcrowded, Sarasota County’s Animal Services is offering lower adoption rates.
Surveillance camera installation to begin
December 1, 2009
A police-monitored camera will be placed at Five Points Park, which is one of the city's crime hotspots.
Swine flu shots available for all
November 30, 2009
The vaccine will be available this weekend to the general public.
Police arrest Denny's robbery suspect
November 30, 2009
A Sarasota man was caught trying to rob this Denny's restaurant at 8214 S. Tamiami Trail.
- May
20 Gentle Yoga and Meditation with Lynn Burgess
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
20 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
20 Annual Meeting of Friends of the Selby Public Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - May
20 KEEP MOVING! New Treatments for Those who Suffer from Knee Pain
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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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.
