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.
- Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
