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.
Atwell suggests new evaluation of city manager
November 3, 2009
Commissioner Suzanne Atwell said the current evaluation method is unprofessional, so she wanted to hire an outside contractor to do the job. Her fellow commissioners did not agree.
Bijou Cafe serves up new chef
November 2, 2009
Chef Stephen Phelps joins the Sarasota restaurant following the closing of Canvas Café three months ago.
Home invasion suspect transferred to Sarasota County Jail
October 30, 2009
Delmar Smith will face charges in at least four home invasions in Sarasota County.
Cabana Inn pushes for a revote
October 29, 2009
After the City Commission rejected redevelopment plans for the motel/lounge, the property owner planned an aggressive revote campaign.
Partnership offers possible dissolution
October 29, 2009
Downtown Partnership leaders said they will dissolve their 7-year-old organization if the DSA accepts the terms presented by the Partnership.
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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."
