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

  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2025
Former Israeli hostage meets Sarasota supporter, recounts experiences

Omer Shem Tov, captured by Hamas during the Nova music festival in 2023 before he was freed this year, found a "second mother" who lives in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2026
International Glass Weekend celebrates many facets of glass art

The International Glass Weekend celebrates a mercurial radiance at Chasen Galleries at The Mark in downtown Sarasota from Feb. 13-15.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 17, 2023
Graduation is a time of celebration and reminiscing

East County graduates, and Observer columnist, have four years worth of memories to treasure.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 20, 2023
New Sarasota superintendent describes his holistic approach to education

Terrence Connor brings a history of experience in education, having previously held roles including principal, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By James Peter |
  • June 7, 2023
85-year-old watercolorist Anne Abgott’s best work lies ahead

Abgott is winning awards and her instruction is in high demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 18, 2023
Art Center Sarasota turns its focus to students

North County K-12 Spring Art Show showcases the work of hundreds of students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 25, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse may cost up to $9 million

City commissioners abandon the plan for a "bare-bones" $2.5 million facility in favor of a broader community asset and revenue generator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 17, 2023
Riverview football wants better early results in 2023

The Rams have questions to answer, but plenty of choices, especially at quarterback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 30, 2021
Sarasota musician writes, performs Tampa Bay Lightning playoff anthem

Vo Williams, who grew up playing hockey, said the opportunity is a dream come true.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2021
How will this end?

No one knows how the current strife in America will end. But we’ve been resilient for 245 years. And we know this, too: An essential ingredient to pursuing happiness is you must be free.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2023
Attendees discover the joys of juggling at Ringling Museum

Filmmaker and juggler Paprika Leaverton hosted a juggling workshop at Ringling Museum alongside the premiere of her film “The Queen’s Influence – The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 27, 2023
Family of veterans and canine companions forms in Sarasota

IslandWalk Veterans will ceremonially present a check to Canines 4 Heroes on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 22, 2023
Myakka's Blissful Goat Yoga delivers unique healing experience

Owner Corinn Smith combines yoga, goats and donkeys for a one-of-a-kind experience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 8, 2023
Lakewood Ranch's 'Sorrento Gang' has fun while giving back to nonprofits

From golf tournaments to Super Bowl pools, the Esplanade neighbors provide work hours and funds to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch businessman makes large-scale attack on weight loss

Rich Medford started the business Americas Wellness Group to combat obesity.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 9, 2023
FST's 'Network' blurs lines between TV entertainment and terrifying reality

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" lampooned the boob tube of the 1970s. FST’s stage adaptation brings the satire into the digital age.

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