Arts groups bristle at city's gift
November 25, 2009
Last week, the city gave the state-run Ringling Museum $100,000 to hold a second international arts festival. Locally based arts organizations say it’s a 'slap in the face.'
Transients drawn to First Street
November 25, 2009
Several factors have made the retail area from Whole Foods Market to Starbucks a popular place for transients. Storeowners say their presence is hurting their businesses.
News Briefs 11.26.09
November 25, 2009
Monday, Nov. 30 is the last day to pay property taxes with a 4% discount.
Greenspace committee rejects mitigation plan
November 25, 2009
A majority of the committee tasked with revising the city’s greenspace policy came out against the concept of requiring business owners to replace any greenspace it covers.
Business Observer 11.26.09
November 25, 2009
The Caragiulo brothers, owners of two Caragiulo’s Italian restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton, plan to open a seafood restaurant in Burns Square.
Five Points Park plans resurrected
November 25, 2009
Improving the downtown park was, at one time, the No. 1 project for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Those priorities changed over time, but now downtown groups want to revive the plans.
New parking fines take effect next week
November 24, 2009
Higher fees will help balance the city parking department's budget.
Police Advisory Panel schedules first meeting
November 24, 2009
The panel created to monitor Sarasota Police policies and procedures will meet for the first time next week.
Virtual school registration opens Monday
November 22, 2009
Eligible students may register Nov. 23 for an online learning option called Sarasota Virtual School.
Police chief keeps job
November 20, 2009
Chief Peter Abbott was suspended for two weeks without pay for his role in the investigation of the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect. The officer who kicked the suspect was fired.
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19 Singles on the Go Travel Meeting
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - May
19 2012 Merit Scholarship Recital
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - 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
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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.
