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Results for: Pococo Discount Code : "AVA" Get 20% Off On Galaxy Projector Star Projector

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 7, 2024
Grandparents Night a bonding experience at McNeal Elementary

Students and their grandparents ate dinner, browsed the book fair and decorated a picture frame.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Everything we do is an echo

"Giri/Haji" and "Everybody Wants Some!!" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By George Rauch |
  • September 30, 2009
The price of gold remains cheap

A Market Watch article published in June 2003 suggested that a hike in the price of gold was unavoidable. Gold was then priced at $380 an ounce.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2025
LWRMC chief nursing officer leads with empathy-first approach

An empathic and servant leader’s mindset — like the time she covered a shift on Christmas Eve — pushes Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's top-level nurse Judy Young to set up her team and community for success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and length.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 25, 2011
Neighbors: Back to School 2011

First-day-of-school jitters aren't just for the little ones - they happen to moms, dads and the older kids, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • August 11, 2024
The way of water: How aquatic exercise can benefit seniors

Aqua workouts are easy on joints, relief stress and can improve strength and cardiovascular fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 11, 2025
Buttonwood Harbour residents on Longboat remain mixed toward rebuild

Some homeowners have homes finished, some are starting from scratch, and others are getting out.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2023
Playoff updates for Sarasota-area high school programs

Local teams and athletes in track and field, baseball, softball and beach volleyball are still alive.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 13, 2020
Above-par hosts for the LECOM Suncoast Classic in Lakewood Ranch

LECOME Suncoast Classic players find a home with Lakewood Ranch residents during the tournament.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 9, 2019
Cops Corner: Just out for a little doggie me time

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 17, 2020
The essential guide to Longboat Key

From longtime Longboaters, the can’t-miss spots on this sandy strip of serenity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 31, 2020
First responders just want to have fun

Why is there a fire truck driving by that birthday party? Because it's 2020, that’s why.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
Sarasota County announces hurricane evacuation transport plan

There will be seven places in Sarasota and Longboat Key to hitch a ride from the county if you can't get to an evacuation center on your own in the event of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 25, 2017
Internship program teaches students how to use computer hacking for good

Students work with IT staff to learn more about computer systems than they could in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 3, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Wine Tasting

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to sample wine.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By East County students |
  • December 24, 2013
Dear Santa

Students at East County schools have been busy the last few weeks as they prepare their Christmas wish lists for Santa Claus. Here is a sampling of letters students shared with the East County Observer.

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