County Commission to hold public hearing on budget
September 12, 2011
The Sarasota County Commission will hold public hearings Monday, Sept. 12, on tax assessments and the fiscal year 2012 budget during a special meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the commission chamber at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd.
County Sheriff's Office concludes Operation to Stop Impaired Driving
September 9, 2011
Deputies of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 drivers who were under the influence.
9/11: Securing the president
September 8, 2011
Two Sheriff’s Office veterans reflect on the rapid change of plans on Sept. 11.
Residents lukewarm to No. 1 Beach signs
September 8, 2011
To get around zoning restrictions, county staff has created and erected at SCAT stops on the Key a version of a No. 1 Beach sign that business owners and the island’s county commissioner find aesthetically displeasing.
Island Beat: Lewis stays true to promise to keep Siesta Village clean
September 8, 2011
Siesta Key Realtor Chris Kernan found out last week that Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis is serious about keeping the Village clean.
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Chambers of Commerce
September 7, 2011
Local Chambers of Commerce gathered at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for a fun networking event.
Verizon Foundation donates $20,000 to Education Foundation
September 7, 2011
The Sarasota Education Foundation received a $20,000 check for 2011-2012 classroom grants programs at a school board meeting Sept. 6.
9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe
September 7, 2011
Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.
9/11: Timeline
September 7, 2011
The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.
9/11: Your memories
September 7, 2011
We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.
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18 Chef's Cooking For Kids
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - 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
