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Results for: WowAngel Discount Code : "AVA" Get 15% Off On Your Skincare

  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 11, 2021
Selby Gardens kicks off 2021 Lights In Bloom

The preview event was held Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 19, 2025
Manatee County Fair begins with nonstop entertainment

The fair continues its run in Palmetto through Jan. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 16, 2025
Irish rider captures Split Rock Jumping Tour Finale at TerraNova

Paul O'Shea guided Spy around the Myakka City course to win the $100,000 event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 26, 2023
Police chase following discharged firearm ends in Lakewood Ranch

The suspect fired a weapon in a Walmart parking lot in Punta Gorda and then fled until being captured just off State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 22, 2024
Christ Church to host food drive

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Christ Church of Longboat Key will host a food drive to benefit Our Daily Bread of Bradenton, which provides assistance for people in need after the recent hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2012
Our View: An American classic

If you wanted to create the national poster symbolizing what America used to be and is supposed to be, the late Nate Benderson should be its model.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
Our view

Realities of a town center

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 22, 2021
Longboat Key, FDOT discuss crosswalk improvements along Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key has received several complaints about pedestrians nearly getting hit by cars along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 22, 2021
Barancik Foundation grant donates $250,000 to Healthy Pond Collaborative

START is due to receive the money over a three-year period.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Cardinal Mooney, Booker girls basketball teams advance to states

Both teams potentially have state title games this weekend in Lakeland — if they survive the semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 25, 2023
Manatee County to send 13 Vex teams to world championship

Willis, Gene Witt, Willis and McNeal elementary schools will have 10 of the 13 county teams competing on the world stage.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2023
Black Tie and Tales: A Black Tie Goodbye

Black Tie Editor Harry Sayer bids farewell to the Observer Media Group.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
How football grew to dominate the US sports landscape — and all fall weekends

The rough-and-tumble sport isn't for the faint of heart. That's why Americans love it.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 8, 2022
Lakewood Ranch High student finds the perfect space for her astronomic career goals

"I like the whole concept of exploration. It's humanity pushing its limits. It the curiosity. There is going to be another space race. But it's going to be Mars."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • June 15, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

Real Estate Deal of the Week: The Isles on Palmer Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Not all residents against pocket park; Littering not only a problem on the Key; Everyone needs to be a responsible driver

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 17, 2019
Boating accident can't rob Lakewood Ranch woman's passion for life

Brittany McManus tries to focus on her blessings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2016
Village residents cry fowl following peacock removal

Some north-end residents were left shaken after witnessing the capture of Longbeach Village peacocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2017
No more patience for Main Street miscreants

Merchants hope new policy leads to better behavior by children on Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Brendan Coudal paints Florida's nostalgic paradise

Brendan Coudal embodies the Florida lifestyle. The avid fisherman captures scenes from his everyday life on canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
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