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

  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 13, 2024
Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November

Jeffery Kin says it's time for Sarasota to have an interdisciplinary arts festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 23, 2024
Dogs Inc. gives clients more than help. It gives them hope.

Thanks to Dogs Inc., McKenzie Hanlon’s bond with her guide dog, CJ, transformed her life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2024
Charter Review Board District 1: Julie Forestier

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 23, 2025
Golf is forever flawed, but 12-hole courses mark positive movement

Calusa Country Club is a local advocate of the unconventional, emerging format.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 18, 2023
Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 11, 2025
Freshwater education grants awarded to two East County schools

The Southwest Florida Water Management District presented $3,000 to Lakewood Ranch High School and $2,500 to Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 11, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bogdan Zverev

The senior for Sarasota boys' swimming and diving brought home four golds at FHSAA regionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 18, 2026
Chad Day Memorial Fishing Tournament prepares for final fundraiser

The tournament has raised $108,000 for the Tidewell Foundation and the goal is to reach $150,000 with one last tournament.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 1, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Little League expands to improve accessibility

Creative scheduling allows 762 children to participate in the league.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 21, 2026
Togetherness at heart of Faith 250 community cleanup

Community members with all of Longboat Key's religious organizations united for an interfaith roadside cleanup, breakfast and morning service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 12, 2026
Manatee County Administrator Charlie Bishop's contract up for renewal

Commissioners reviewed Bishop's contract but opted to make changes before renewing it.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 18, 2026
Books for Kids' passion runs cover to cover

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's reading program spells out success.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 11, 2026
Town eyes feasibility study for 12-foot path along Gulf of Mexico Drive

The process is very early on, but Longboat Key staff have begun discussions with FDOT about what it would take to expand the existing sidewalk into a 12-foot multiuse trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 29, 2026
New bling signals new beginning for Cardinal Mooney football

The Cougars received their state championship rings ahead of spring ball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 29, 2026
Lakewood Ranch High JROTC program loses longtime leaders

Lt. Col. Richard Roller and Master Sgt. William Cassidy, who are retiring, say they prepare students for any career they choose.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 12, 2026
Beloved Out-of-Door Academy teacher dies

Mike Newhams, who began teaching at ODA in 1997, died due to complications from his cancer treatments.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 5, 2026
The time is right for the Ten-Minute Play Festival

Theatre Odyssey’s annual showcase of new works by Florida playwrights returns to the Jane B. Cook Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch wrestlers give back to their community through caroling

The Mustangs traded singlets for singing at Cypress Springs Gracious Retirement Living.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 24, 2025
Holiday hoops make for a merry time

The area's high school basketball teams will travel across the state and beyond for tournament play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 4, 2026
Seasonal upswing back to 'normal' on Longboat Key

As spring break approaches, Longboat Key business owners are optimistic that business will continue to ramp up.

  • Longboat Key
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