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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
Mating herd of manatees stops by Christian Retreat

A mating herd of manatees spent a day in the Manatee River along Christian Retreat's property, much to delight of its residents and staff.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: Tax hike forgets taxpayer

Local governments are weakening in their resolve not to raise taxes.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Marc Medina

Braden River High School senior Marc Medina won his heat of the 500-meter freestyle during the Pirates' first swim meet of the season Sept. 14, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories that ran this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
Lido Pool agreement approved

The Lido Beach Pool will continue to be operated by its current concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Overlay district decision delayed

South Palm Avenue residents on both sides of the overlay-district issue will meet this week to come to an agreement, after the City Commission slows down the district's approval process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 31, 2011
Bay Haven students rock out on homemade guitars

When you're in fourth grade, not much beats building your own guitar from scratch and then hoisting it up like you're a rockstar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 17, 2011
Ranch forward headed to Flagler College

Lakewood Ranch High senior Marco Padilla signed a national letter-of-intent May 13 to play soccer for Flagler College.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 1, 2011
Ranch CDD considers oil drilling

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - At least one Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 official hopes the option of oil drilling on CDD property could help reduce assessments for residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 18, 2011
Atwell named city mayor

Newly appointed Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell, a Bird Key resident, says the citizens of Sarasota can look forward to a number of changes under her leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 25, 2011
Longboaters: Be wary of telephone scams

Longboat Key Police Department warns that a floundering economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 16, 2011
Manatee addresses irrigation concerns

Residents in the Mill Creek 7 Homeowners Association are concerned a recent dip in pressure for their reclaimed water may happen again. Manatee County has taken steps to correct the problem.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Honore Avenue extension opens

The new north-south connector roadway that winds through Palmer Ranch to State Road 681, in Nokomis, has raised some concerns for residents.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
Observer Updates

Laurel Park OKs city logo on neighborhood sign; Alta Vista traffic circle undergoes modification; Village on the Trail receives a five-year extension; County makes new offer in struggle over city parks

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
News Briefs

Publix sheds light on dark parking lot questions; Sarasota Bay Watch seeks town partnership; Town schedules beach presentations

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2011
Business Observer 02.10.11

A home for sale in Palm-Aire Golf and Country Club made national news last week when it appeared on "The Today Show."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Kiwanian of the Year always makes headlines

Bill Sceva has been named the 2010 Kiwanian of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase features luxury living

The second day of the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase 'A Frolic on Bird Key and St. Armands,' will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5.

  • Longboat Key
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