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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 27, 2010
Residents strong-arm program fundraiser

This Saturday, Robert Martini and Abe Uccello will paddle the 36-mile stretch from Longboat Key to Englewood Beach in Charlotte County to raise money for the Sarasota County Junior Lifeguard Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2010
Longboat Pass solution reached

The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will dredge Longboat Pass when needed to maintain the channel and acquire beach-quality sand for their beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 28, 2010
LECOM prescribes Mini-Medical School

As part of National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 18-24, medical students at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine took what they've learned to students at Nolan Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2010
'Racism fuels Newtown perception'

An adviser to the Police Advisory Panel believes if Newtown residents believe whites think they are criminals, they wonder why they should obey the law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 28, 2012
City Hall seeks advisory board volunteers

The Sarasota City Commission needs several city citizens to serve on numerous city advisory boards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 26, 2012
Outreach program offers hope

Fourth annual Day of Hope event prepares Sarasota's homeless and at-risk youth for the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 1, 2012
Familiar face takes top CHAC position

Marla Doss is named the president and CEO of Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2012
Siesta Key community rallies around injured bartender

After suffering a broken back, Siesta Key bartender Kurt Becker has seen an outpouring of support from Siesta merchants and residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2012
S.R. 64 construction focused on drainage

Contractors have relocated the majority of utilities associated with the widening of State Road 64 and will continue to address East County drainage improvements in the coming months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Scene & Heard

An earnest, or Ernest, photographer; Death of a local art supporter; Harping on a particular subject; Players seeking players

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 11, 2012
East County queen hits the stage at Miss Florida Pageant

Miss Florida Pageant contestant and East County resident Ellie Ohlman returned from St. Pete with a great experience and 43 new friends.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Town agrees to study firefighter proposal

The town will pay for its actuary firm GRS to perform an analysis of a pension proposal made Thursday, Aug. 23 during contract negotiations between the town and the Longboat Key International Association of Firefighters Union.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Lightning strikes

Weeks after Gene and Jennifer Venditti discovered their home had been struck by lightning, the couple is still getting their house back in order. The Vendittis said they are grateful for the local service providers who have assisted them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • July 27, 2012
Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 15, 2012
Food stand floats through town restrictions

The donations-for-beer system is questionable, but the owners of a floating food stand have the licenses needed to do business in the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 4, 2012
Neighbors: Sonia Pressman Fuentes

Sarasota resident and prominent feminist activist Sonia Pressman Fuentes has dedicated her life to fighting discrimination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

SRQ was over-expanded; A good time to consolidate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • July 4, 2012
Notes from a Virgin Vegan: a four-part series

Notes from a Virgin Vegan: a four-part series

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

  • East County
  • News
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