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

  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
Lift station proposal receives mixed reception

As the proposed Lift Station 87 building continues to evolve, public frustration has been a constant for the oft-changing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 18, 2022
Longboat Key police officer Shawn Nagell retires

Nagell will take a break for six months but be back as a part-time officer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 12, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Calvin Drake

The Observer spotlights motorcycle rider Calvin Drake.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 19, 2012
Sisters win top honors

Eight-year-old Emery Muller and her 6-year-old sister, Audrey, finished first in their respective age groups at the Rockn' Heartland Youth Triathlon Series Aug. 12, in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 18, 2013
Firefighters agree to vote on contract

The town and its firefighter union agreed on the terms of a contract to put before firefighters for a vote. But state rules could make it a tough sell.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 3, 2019
School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

School District of Manatee County unveils new ID scanners for buses

  • East County
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 31, 2017
The Preserve at Tara residents sound off about survey

Residents are concerned a proposed sound wall might not be constructed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.06.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • January 6, 2016
People to Watch: Crosby prepares to capitalize on Mote's fundraising campaign

Mote Marine Laboratory CEO and President Michael Crosby will continue Mote’s $50 million fundraising drive as part of its 2020 vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
News Briefs

Commission makes board appointments; New P&Z director starts Monday; Volunteers needed for Sister Keys cleanup; Key Club ranks No. 11 in top resorts list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Colony plans unshaken by proposed Longboat Key height limits

Developer Chuck Whittall said proposed height limitations would not change his plan at this point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2013
Subcommittee solidifies boat restrictions

A committee does not believe boats or trailers should be allowed to be parked in front yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 6, 2025
Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

The amendment eliminates the replacement requirement for properties that need to remove dead or severely damaged trees caused by natural disasters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2026
Firm hired to study the 'soundscape of Sarasota'

Siebein Acoustic of Gainesville has been contracted by the City Commission to map out Sarasota's audible characteristics as they apply to the recently approved noise ordinance.

  • Sarasota
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