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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
News Briefs

Teen convicted, sentenced for tourists' murders; Fernandez says goodbye after 16 years; Umbrella House, Plymouth Harbor make AIA list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ken Shelin |
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 23, 2019
May brings turtle nesting, citations to Sarasota County

There were more than 100 citations issued in Sarasota County in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 17, 2016
Commission moves turtle ordinance forward

After four hours of discussion over three meetings, the Longboat Key Town Commission has found consensus on stronger sea turtle protections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 27, 2017
Longboat officials provide update on sea turtle nesting ordinance violations

This year, officers began enforcing new laws related to turtle nesting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 1, 2019
New Years resolutions can be hard to keep in Sarasota

Here's how to maintain your New Years resolution in a healthy way.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 19, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joe Ziegler

The Sarasota High running back is a big piece of the team's 2023 puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Camille Giardina

Since moving to Sarasota from Maine one year ago, sophomore Camille Giardina has been an asset to the Lady Cougars varsity basketball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 28, 2018
FEMA’s Irma payout in Sarasota: $9.7 million, so far

FEMA gave out almost $10 million in individual assistance grants in Sarasota County, and as we head into another hurricane season, residents are still working to get repairs completed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Rows of volunteers wanted

The 2017 World Rowing Championship committee still needs 1,100 more volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2010
It's a go!

Town Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 30, 2009
Rower heads to world championship

Sarasota Crew's Alex Taaffe is undergoing daily training to compete in the World Rowing Junior Championships. France.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 29, 2012
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners sent 35 swimmers to the YMCA Florida Swimming State Championships in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Pension contributions higher than average

A Florida League of Cities report shows that the town's required pension contributions make up a higher-than-average share of payroll costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Graduation

Nearly 50 voluntary prekindergarten students donned their caps and gowns and prepared to embark on the next journey in their education during Kiddie Academy's graduation ceremony June 8. Students sang songs, performed skits and received their diplomas before enjoying cake with their family and friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Plaque Unveiling

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund unveiled its Founders' 50 plaque Dec. 2 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. The plaque recognizes donors who have established permanent charitable funds dedicated to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Sign Fine

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. In March, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 27, 2009
Sarasota 'Design Star' gets the boot

Jason Champion was eliminated Sunday night with only three shows remaining in the HGTV reality show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 1, 2024
Braden River High flag football wants to build something special

The Pirates are 11-0 as of March 29 and believe they can compete with the state's elite.

  • East County
  • Sports
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