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Results for: Playvital Discount Code "AVA10" Get 10% Off On All Products!

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 6, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

Commissioner Jack Duncan called the town manager's effort to freeze the town's three pension plans 'a huge burden that's being lifted' that stops 'the hemorrhaging.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 25, 2025
New Sarasota Public Works director is the 'right person at the right time'

Former City Engineer Nikesh Patel succeeded long-time department head Doug Jeffcoat, who retired after 30 years with the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 23, 2025
Decorating for Christmas with a personal touch in Lakewood Ranch

East County residents share their personal stamps on the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 4, 2022
Looking ahead at 2022 in arts and entertainment in Sarasota

The new year brings a new season slate of feature performances designed to thrill, including concerts, art exhibitions, ballet performances and more.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 3, 2019
Urbanite Theatre’s ‘The Niceties’ confronts an ugly legacy of racism

It’s not an academic discussion, but this lively play most definitely starts a conversation that will continue well after the lights go down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 10, 2025
Parking plan proposed for future SRQ airport growth

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority hears near-term parking expansion could cost more than $220 million, even more for long-term growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 7, 2024
Pay for ‘enhancements?’

Sarasota County says it will pay for a library branch. Extras will be up to private donations. Before this gets too far, the town needs data.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • December 24, 2020
Understanding Vein Disease

Understanding Vein Disease

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 5, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Christmas Bazaar brings cheer early

The event was held about a week and a half before it was originally planned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dr. Jemaar L. Graham, DPM |
  • August 19, 2021
Topical Medications for Foot Pain Relief

Jemaar L. Graham, DPM, is a double boardcertified foot and ankle surgeon at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • September 9, 2021
Detecting Vein Disease

Detecting Vein Disease

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 10, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Ukrainian Easter for refugees

The Danube International Company threw an Easter party on April 8 in the chapel's garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 9, 2022
15,000 spotted sea trout released into Sarasota Bay

Trout spawn three to four times a year. Even if only 1% survive, the bay will benefit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 20, 2010
Referendum may settle baseball suit

The plaintiffs say they'll settle their lawsuit with the city and county if the county lets voters decide whether taxes should fund a new stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Justin Klawans

The Observer spotlights Manatee East pitcher Justin Klawans.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • August 10, 2011
Film Review: 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'

If animal abuse tears at your heartstrings, you better skip 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes.' Although the apes are not living creatures, the film's astounding effectiveness at portraying them as such can be difficult to watch.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 1, 2011
Cal Ripken Little Leaguers pitch perfect Opening Day

More than 450 Little Leaguers took to the field for Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's Opening Day celebration Feb. 26. This spring, the league is home to 32 teams, ranging in age from coach pitch to Majors.

  • East County
  • Sports
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