Sarasota

Roger Drouin
October 10, 2012

Red Tide moves further into Sarasota County

Mote scientists are continuing to collect water samples, working with the county health department

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
October 10, 2012

Parking concerns rise on Circle

St. Armands merchants are concerned that parking citations will interfere with business as season quickly approaches.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 10, 2012

All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
October 10, 2012

Our View: Amendments 1, 3, 5, 8, 12

When we began this process of analyzing the 11 proposed state constitution amendments two weeks ago, we noted a preference that is probably true with most voters: Leave the constitution alone! Quit junking it up with special exceptions and favors to special groups.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Kumar Mahadevan
October 10, 2012

My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Eddie Kirsch
October 9, 2012

Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, Oct. 9, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
October 9, 2012

Wayfinding sign designs stay put

City of Sarasota Public Works staff say they will still be able to the lower the cost of the way finding signage project by 40%.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Blessing of the Animals

Pet owners brought their cats and dogs to the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 7 to receive a blessing. Pets and pet owners mingled before the furry friends received their blessings.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 9, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.