Gulf Gate students join national reading initiative
October 13, 2011
The approximately 750 students at Gulf Gate Elementary School joined forces with students all across the country Oct. 6 to "Read for the Record," which emphasizes the importance of reading to young children in families of all income levels.
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gov. Rick Scott
October 12, 2011
Think you know Florida Gov. Rick Scott? Here are some things you may not have known about him.
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems
October 12, 2011
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems
October 10, 2011
Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott’s intention to reduce state taxes.
Gov. Scott visits Observer office
October 10, 2011
The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.
Brown files third lawsuit
October 6, 2011
Village property owner Chris Brown filed suit against Sarasota County Tuesday for the third time since 2007 over assessments related to a lack of restaurant parking spaces.
County affirms private beach property rights
October 6, 2011
A fight over property rights on the northern part of Beach Road led to a four-hour standoff among county officials, sheriff’s deputies and residents.
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos
October 6, 2011
Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city’s future.
Brochures going out to candidates
October 6, 2011
The Mercer Group, which is conducting the search for the new Sarasota County administrator, has posted on its website a brochure outlining the qualities sought in that public official.
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key
October 6, 2011
A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.
- 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
