Garage may offer free parking
November 5, 2009
If the City Commission ultimately turns down on-street parking meters, it may be forced to offer the less desirable spaces in the Palm Avenue parking garage for free.
Committee debates greenspace issue
November 5, 2009
The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.
Students bring kindness into the classroom
November 5, 2009
Southside Elementary classrooms are in the midst of a school-wide campaign called "Kindness Conquers." Kindness is the theme for this year’s jog-a-thon, which will be held Nov. 13.
SMJF salutes 50 years of service
November 5, 2009
The Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 8.
Stadium costs could increase
November 4, 2009
Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.
Photo of the day: Squeaky cheese
November 4, 2009
The Sarasota Observer reporters pull over for fresh cheese curds at Greenleaf Cheese.
County targets signs blocking beach access
November 4, 2009
A new ordinance would prohibit waterfront property owners from blocking the public from walking the beach.
Buildings purchased for stadium to be razed
November 4, 2009
On property that was originally intended to be part of a Boston Red Sox stadium site, the city will demolish five buildings, while it decides what to do with the property.
Photo of the day: Think pink
November 3, 2009
We got up-close and personal with these friendly flamingos at Jungle Gardens today.
Mayor declares November pancreatic cancer awareness month
November 3, 2009
To help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, the community is asked to wear purple Wednesday, Nov. 4.
- May
23 [New Scholars] New College
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - May
23 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am - May
23 Fun Fitness for Parkinsons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - May
23 Simply Relax! with Kathi Sims
2:00 pm - 3:00 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.
