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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
Funds needed for summer hunger program in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels PLUS short $40,000 in its quest to provide meals for children in need.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 19, 2019
County to organize workshop on affordable housing

To be scheduled in August or September, commissioners aim to take action on affordable housing by hosting an expert-led workshop.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2019
He's a pick-up man: Steve Miller wins Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Volunteer of the Year award

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has named its Volunteer of the Year - learn all about Steven Miller.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2019
Weather shuts down lionfish derby but not the tasting

Despite the fishing derby being canceled, lionfish were still removed from the Gulf as a result of the weekend's lionfish tasting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 15, 2019
Longboat Key Library offers an oasis of books

Library or social gathering spot? Why not both?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2019
View from above aids Manatee County Property Appraiser's Office

Pictometry becomes annual process to help Manatee County Property Appraiser deal with growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 31, 2019
Manatee County commission considers land-use changes

Manatee County Commission to consider apartments, other changes near Eagle Trace community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 6, 2019
School board approves policies ahead of new year

The policy changes focus on student safety and community partnerships.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Tom Talks: An update from the town manager on island projects and iniatives

The Longboat Observer talks with Town Manager Tom Harmer about the Arts, Cultural and Education Center, Fire Rescue contract negotiations, undergrounding, the one county initiative and north end erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 14, 2019
Opening bell for new schools

Opening bells for new schools

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota leaders approve utility rate increases

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a decade of higher water and sewer fees. The board also approved new Rosemary District zoning and the closure of a portion of School Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2019
Board considers Braden River Middle renovations

School Board of Manatee County to consider renovations at Braden River Middle

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 6, 2018
Voters approve all county referendums

In Tuesday's election, Sarasota residents supported the Legacy Trail extension, changes to county elections, reopening Beach Road and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 21, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High loses its principal

Craig Little has accepted the same position at the new high school in Parrish.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch clock tower getting new owner

Entrepreneur buys the base of the San Marco Plaza clock tower.

  • East County
  • News
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