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.
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up
September 6, 2011
In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.
Kidnapping attempted on Siesta Key
September 6, 2011
Police report an attempted kidnapping at 6703 Midnight Pass Road.
Beach Access 12 re-opens on Siesta Key
September 2, 2011
Beach Access 12 on the south end of Siesta Key re-opened Friday afternoon in time for Labor Day.
- 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 - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
