Firm to launch Siesta Shuttle
January 17, 2013
Two entrepreneurs spent $20,000 to start a bus service from Westfield Southgate Mall to Siesta Key.
Sarasota County confronts smoking situation
January 17, 2013
Florida Rep. Bill Hager plans to sponsor a bill to allow Sarasota County to ban outdoor smoking.
News Briefs
January 17, 2013
Waechter's court hearing delayed; Sheriff's Office had little input on beach project; Firm sought for Ed Smith condition study
The shows will go on at the Golden Apple
January 17, 2013
Three new partners, with ties to the theater-producing Nederlander family that operates 20 venues nationally, bring the historic Sarasota theater into the present.
Sarasota food truck businesses could roam further
January 17, 2013
Planning staff has asked Sarasota County Commission to consider changes to street-vending regulations.
Jan. 16: Daily Headlines Video
January 16, 2013
Today's Stories: Overnight mooring causes sinking feeling; County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet; Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch; Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41; Highwaymen: Behind the scenes
Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch
January 16, 2013
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson discussed the future of Big Pass, term limits and speed limits with the Siesta Key Condo Council, Jan. 15, at a Siesta Key Condo Council meeting.
Observer publication changes its name
January 16, 2013
Gulf Coast Business Review becomes the Business Observer.
What's the digital Deali-O?
January 16, 2013
By now you've seen advertisements throughout our newspapers and on our Web site, YourObserver.com, promoting how you can save with us with deals, win great prizes with contests, search for local businesses with Store Around the Corner and get daily updates with our Daily Headlines broadcast and more.
Jan. 15: Daily Headlines Video
January 15, 2013
Today's Stories: Caregiver exploits elderly Sarasota client; Manatee School audit finds former assistant superintendent at fault; Klauber stalls Colony Lender foreclosure; Contractor clears 400 trees for the Esplanade by Siesta Key; Goodwill to rebrand
- 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
