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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Fly-by-night security in East County

Drone security gets test flight in June.

  • April Fools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2017
New bridge could attract area athletes to rowing

Shorter trip to Fort Hamer Park may make sense for Lakewood Ranch students.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 12, 2015
People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

  • Black Tie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 6, 2015
People with Purpose: Flori Roberts

With a background in cosmetics, Flori Roberts, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, talks about changing her direction of energy from business to giving back to a community she loves.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • December 12, 2013
Payne Auditorium gains support

At a community workshop Monday, city staff and residents discussed the future of Payne Park. Several residents encouraged the city to find a way to preserve the park's auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 23, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn

As a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High, she broke the program record for the 400-meter hurdles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 13, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Freedom McDaniel

The junior pushed Braden River High boys weightlifting to a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 11, 2024
WBTT celebrates 25 years of making joyful noise

Nate Jacobs built a theater dedicated to telling African American stories and nurturing talented young people — with a little help from friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training promotions

Spring Training Opening Day is Feb. 26 against Pittsburgh.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 7, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance handles dream job

Alliance volunteers donate service to east Bradenton's Foundation for Dreams' landscaping.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 8, 2021
Snowy plovers return to Siesta Key

Out of 25 confirmed nests since 2018, no chicks have made it to maturity.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 20, 2011
Deal Us In: Too much duck

When this hand was dealt at a local duplicate game, a number of pairs ended up in the three notrump contract. Some Wests elected to lead the Jack of diamonds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Balloon must fly before cell-tower plan can fly

It's a bird ... It's a plane ... It's ... a balloon flying from the steeple of Longboat Island Chapel as part of a Planning Zoning & Building application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 23, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Harry's wines and dines with new tasting format

The new wine tasting format will offer a more intimate event, limited to about 100 people.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.6.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2019
Sailors football drops anchor on Titusville

Sarasota High puts up historic numbers to move to 4-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2019
Mote Marine Lab adds virtual reality to its resume

The aquarium partnered with UK-based Immotion to bring the experience to Sarasota residents and guests.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2015
County seeks plans for Main Street property

Sarasota County has released another invitation to negotiate to buy the county-owned parcel at the intersection of North Washington Boulevard and Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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