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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2026
By the Grace of Dogs Inc., Lakewood Ranch resident sees the light

Detached retinas sent Mark Thornsbrough into darkness and depression, but Gracie the guide dog has restored his passion for life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 4, 2020
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival asserts its identity

By going solo, organizers have been able to add events, emphasize message

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 30, 2026
'A Night with Janis Joplin' is a full-tilt boogie you won't soon forget

Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the singer's soulful artistry with part-concert, part character study.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 15, 2026
Local creator of children's microscope works to make science more accessible

Since 1987, Sarasota's Dennis Brock has been producing the Brock Magiscope, which draws from ambient light and minimizes breakable components.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 29, 2025
Lawsuit adds to Spanish Main's recovery uncertainty

The repair bill totaling more than $13 million remains unpaid, the company says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 3, 2025
At the Wonderland circus, it's a Wallenda-ful life

Nik Wallenda brings his family and friends back to the UTC mall in a new theater-style tent.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 17, 2026
Put these two Sarasota dance companies on your radar

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is celebrating its 20th season while Azara Ballet is finishing its third.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 13, 2026
Sarasota pastor home safe after war breaks out during Holy Land pilgrimage

St. Armands Lutheran Church Pastor Ken Blyth was one of 23 American clergy on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land whose trip turned into a journey to escape a war zone.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Chloe Drapak |
  • October 1, 2025
School spirit for this Lakewood Ranch High senior means painting murals

Isabelle Harrell masters the Mustang mascot as she puts her unique stamp on the campus.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 29, 2025
With questions in net, BRHS girls soccer answers with scorers aplenty

The Braden River Pirates enter 2025-26 with their top three point leaders back from last season's regional finalist.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2026
Asolo Rep's 'Fiddler on the Roof' makes its own kind of music

The actors are the orchestra in Peter Rothstein's delightful reimagining of a Broadway classic.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 7, 2026
Lakewood Ranch High boys hockey team turns heads with unbeaten streak

The Mustangs have won all their games in the Lightning High School Hockey League.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 8, 2026
Sarasota Suncoast Academy guard completes one-of-a-kind legacy

Eighth grader Eva Lopes wrapped her middle school career as the Bulls' all-time leading scorer in basketball.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 28, 2026
Amputation of her 174-pound left leg gives Manatee County teen a new life

Braden River Middle student Jasmine Ramirez suffered with an overgrowth syndrome that had impacted most of her young life.

  • East County
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2026
Round and round goes the chatter about roundabouts in Lakewood Ranch

If you drive in Lakewood Ranch, then you have driven into, and out of, a roundabout. Some like them more than others.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 2-8

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 22, 2026
Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2026
Sarasota wraps up two-day city manager interview process

Five finalists for the job of Sarasota city manager undertook an intense 48 hours of education and scrutiny as the City Commission hones in on hiring its next chief executive.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Stephen Guffanti

Meet the candidate.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Kathy Kelley Ohlrich

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
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