PHOTO GALLERY: SKOB and Mote raffle night
December 2, 2011
Siesta Key Oyster Bar sold raffle tickets throughout the month of November to raise money for whale, dolphin and sea turtle hospitals at Mote. Friday evening volunteers, employees, interns and friends of Mote came out to celebrate as well as draw the raffle winners.
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Holiday Luncheon
December 2, 2011
The Siesta Key Chamber held their holiday luncheon at Fleming's, Friday, Dec. 2.
Photos of the Week
December 2, 2011
Enjoy a selection of our favorite photos from each Observer this week.
Noise problems on the decline
December 1, 2011
In spite of loud festivities during the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in the Village, fewer noise violations have been recorded recently.
Majority of condos opposed to FDOT plan
December 1, 2011
Eight days before a meeting on a pedestrian island proposal for Midnight Pass Road, 27 of 34 condominium complexes had affirmed opposition to the plan.
US Airways Magazine generates Sarasota buzz
December 1, 2011
Although she wasn't expecting 'hard numbers' until November ended, Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said this week that she has been hearing lots of positive responses to a US Airways in-flight magazine advertising section about Sarasota.
City tops the Key in tourist tax collections
December 1, 2011
The City of Sarasota appears to have beaten Siesta Key by seven-tenths of a percent in total tourist tax collections for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
News Briefs
December 1, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends
City of Sarasota negotiating with two hotel developers
December 1, 2011
Sarasota has two companies interested in placing a hotel on a vacant parcel next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm
