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

  • By Carol Green |
  • June 21, 2012
My View: Take advantage of absentee ballots

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections has dramatically reduced the number of locations where people can vote. The same is true of neighboring Manatee County.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 14, 2012
My View: Commission change would divide

The single-member Sarasota County Commission district idea sounds good at first blush when the proponents give their pitch.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High grappler returns to states

Lakewood High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins competed in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament for a second season, finishing 2-2 in the 132-pound weight class.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 19, 2012
Confusion arises over latest FDOT safety option

State transportation officials are trying to get out the word that drivers on Midnight Pass Road should not use the center lane as an acceleration lane.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2012
Bartolotta thinks 'ulterior motives' at work

The Sarasota City commissioners will hold a special meeting Friday to review an investigation of three city computers, though they have not received any preliminary report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • February 8, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Learning the ropes - and fast; King of coats; Betty, Betty, Betty!; Superbowl Party XVIII

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The right direction

Jim Weaver isn't afraid to relinquish control. The director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Raisin in the Sun' explains why he loves calling the shots and eventually letting go.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 9, 2011
Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2011
Humane Society opens facilities

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch officially opened June 18 its new adoption center and consignment boutique to the public.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch grapplers host first school tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished second at the first Mustang Duals Tournament Jan 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 2, 2010
Braden River claims district crown

The Pirate volleyball team captured its second-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Palmetto in the Class 4A-District 10 Championship Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Our View: City joins TV media biz; ugh

The city of Sarasota launched City Business last week, a new television program aimed at covering businesses in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2011
Committee spars with police lieutenant

The city's Police Complaints Committee debated with Lt. John LeBlanc over what kinds of reports are necessary for the committee to review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 26, 2011
WBBT troupe belts out 'Dynamic Duets'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Dynamic Duets of the '70s" is a blast from the past you won't want to miss.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
Designing Woman

Serving Spoon co-owner Layla Copeland is building a second career in fashion, focusing primarily on handmade handbags.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakewood Ranch relay sets new school record; Braden River Rage win Junior Showcase; Out-of-Door Academy baseball sets record for wins; Ranch High defender signs with Sand Sharks

  • East County
  • Sports
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