City considers mixed use for garage
June 6, 2013
Three possible concepts each add more than 30,000 square feet of space for additional uses, ranging from 45 condo units to a luxury rehab spa on top of the State Street parking garage.
Hotel, apartments planned for Palm
June 6, 2013
Attorney and developer John Meshad's JWM Management Inc., a Sarasota-based commercial development firm, submitted to the city May 30 plans to build a 10-story hotel and apartment tower at one of downtown’s most visible corners.
News Briefs
June 6, 2013
Commissioners considers re-lease of Burns Square lot; North Trail rezone public hearing is continued
City commission to fill Planning Board seat
June 6, 2013
A new member will join before several key issues come to the board.
Village merchants advocate Overlay District revisions
June 6, 2013
Some Siesta Key business owners say parts of the 12-year-old zoning code are hurting business.
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke
June 6, 2013
This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YMCA Y Achievers Breakfast
June 5, 2013
The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 23rd annual Y Achievers Recognition Breakfast Wednesday, June 5, at Michael’s On East. The YMCA awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 43 students, including high-school seniors heading to college and current college students receiving a renewal scholarship as they continue their education.
Hazardous weather conditions in effect in Sarasota
June 5, 2013
Several advisories, including coastal flooding, high surf, rip current and flood watch are in effect until Thursday or Friday.
June 5: Daily Headlines Video
June 5, 2013
Today's Stories: Woman charged in hit-and-run death; Man killed in accident in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park; Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor; N THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke
ODA says goodbye to Glendy Huene and renames library
June 5, 2013
The day was overcast as Out-of-Door Academy librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling.
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19 Voice Aerobics with Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Jun
19 Cancer Education Series at Doctors Hospital
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Jun
19 Anni Piper, Australia's First Lady Of Blues, On Tour
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Jun
20 Ageless Grace with Mary Masi
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Charitable lesson
06/13/13
Temple Emanu–El Religious School donated its tzedakah — which means charity of righteousness in Hebrew — for the 2012-13 school year. -
Mind blowing
06/13/13
Sarasota Christian School sent four teams — the most in Florida — to the Odyssey of the Mind's World Finals May 23 to May 25, at Michigan State University. -
Top Truitt
06/06/13
The Board of Directors of Leadership Florida, the president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce and four Florida Leadership graduates nominated Sarasota's Pam Truitt, of Truitt Consulting, for a position on the board of directors.
