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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 27, 2013
Top 10 2013 attractions

Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 11, 2018
Alexander and Marina Solotzew make the perfect artistic pair

Cubist-inspired painter Alexander Solotzew’s favorite theme to paint, love, helped him find a partner in business and life — his wife and manager Marina.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2020
City considers street closures for outdoor dining, pedestrian space

The city could temporarily close streets to cars as a COVID-19 response measure, but it's unclear if and when changes may actually take place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Calendar

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 31, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2015
A+E Year in Review

A look at some of the top moments from 2015

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2016
Manatee County affordable housing takes hit

Now that developers must pay educational facilities fees, cost likely to be passed along to buyers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 17, 2015
Will Luera wants to improve Sarasota's improv scene

After 25 years pioneering Boston’s improv comedy scene, Will Luera is ready to revolutionize Sarasota’s improv community at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Our View: One step forward

As we were about to go to press, we learned that Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Murf Klauber had filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2014
Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 20, 2024
Bronzart Foundry creates art for sites around the world

The Sarasota-based foundry crafted an award for the 14th Dalai Lama.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2024
Lowering the boom on my love of fireworks

The fuse is lit every year on social media regarding the love/hate of fireworks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 14, 2024
Manatee County raises impact fees

Commissioners approved an increase, but George Kruse says they should have raised them more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2025
18-story Mira Mar development project moves forward

After a daylong hearing, a Comprehensive Plan amendment to facilitate the rehabilitation of the historic Mira Mar building wins unanimous approval of the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 10, 2023
Southeastern Guide Dogs' animated film promotes companion program

The short film "Lucy" tells the story of a Skilled Companion dog finding her forever companion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 19, 2025
Local library volunteer showcases collection of dolls from around the world

Jennifer Joseph has collected what she estimates at around 80 dolls from 40 different countries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2025
Grant funding flows to Lakewood Ranch community ponds

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.

  • East County
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