Commissioners dislike Facebook concept
December 8, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission addressed social networking policies at a board retreat last week.
Casey Key seeks toy donations
December 7, 2011
A Casey Key Salvation Army toy drive will be held Monday and residents are urged to donate for children wish lists.
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.
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems
December 1, 2011
The county is upgrading several traffic signals within the city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized.
- 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 - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
