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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 5, 2023
Waterfront residents concerned over cooking oil spill

The spill in a parking lot near the Waterfront entrance is under investigation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2024
Motorcycle seller ghosts buyer with tardy title transfer

Police suspect fraud when purchaser by proxy reports no title two months after buying a Harley. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 27, 2024
Palm Avenue gallery acquires Sarasota-centric artwork from airport

The paintings by local artists Regan Dunnick and Frank Hopper will eventually be displayed for the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch CERT team hosts meteorologist Leigh Spann

Spann was the guest speaker at a hurricane preparedness event held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 7, 2024
Developer wins city vacation of Cross Street

The transfer of right of way will allow developer Orange Pineapple to incorporate an enhanced street into its redevelopment plans of several downtown blocks adjacent to Burns Court.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2024
Photographer Clyde Butcher wins National Medal of Arts

The honor is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the federal government.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 2, 2025
'Blade'-wielding man has cops called on him

A man with a blade and investigators discovered a powdery substance at a resort. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • September 17, 2025
For Sale: 16336 Daysailor Trl, Lakewood Ranch

This completely custom home was built in 2016 by award-winning Nutter Custom Construction.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 22, 2026
Reported kidnapping debunked by video evidence

A witness told officers she saw a child "thrown" into a car trunk, which video showed was "horse play." This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 31, 2023
‘Session of the century’

Credit Florida lawmakers for going big with legislation that will change Florida for the better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 30, 2019
Sarasota year in review 2019

From the serious to the whimsical, a lot happened in the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 15, 2023
Veterinarian’s love of polo runs through everything she does

Dr. Margaux Buchanan, an equine veterinarian and polo player, raises Appaloosas on her 12-acre Menagerie Farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 24-30

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 3, 2023
Restaurant company continues to make its mark on Siesta Key

Some of Siesta Key’s most popular restaurants are owned by Chris Brown and Mike Granthon, founders of Sarasota’s Above the Bar Hospitality Group.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 27, 2010
Election coverage: Candidates differ on taxes, Social Security

Opposition to offshore oil drilling may be the only common ground between incumbent District 13 Congressman Vern Buchanan and his opponent, James Golden. They hold opposing views on continuing tax cuts, the state of Medicare and Social Security and the federal government's health-care reform.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Our View

Undermanned? Under siege?

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 15, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 28, 2024
Elections: Liberty, slavery?

The candidates’ political philosophies matter. Are they capitalists or statists?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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