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

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

By Observer Staff |
May 9, 2024

Siesta Key trolley serves 2 millionth rider

The trolley is being rebranded as the Route 77 Siesta Islander, and arrival times can be tracked via the Breeze Rider app.

Siesta Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
October 8, 2023

Annual Pumpkin Festival celebrates fall and supports the community

The festival entertained families with activities and a menagerie of animals, all while supporting local vendors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
November 12, 2023

Marine Corps luncheon celebrates 248th birthday of USMC

The annual luncheon drew Marines from age 32 to 93.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
March 19, 2026

Selby Gardens sets dates for Enchanted Garden Festival

The event is planned March 28-29 at Historic Spanish Point.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jay Heater |
February 26, 2025

25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

East County
Neighbors

By Emma Burke |
June 23, 2023

Get crackin' on the best lobster rolls in Sarasota and Manatee counties

In honor of my lobster-loving sister, here are some local dishes that remind me of home sweet home.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Mark Bergin |
February 10, 2022

Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County

If the surtax gets approved by Sarasota County voters, the town is due to receive about $15.13 million in funding.

Longboat Key
News

By Liz Ramos |
April 28, 2021

Manatee County students will log more time in classroom

School District of Manatee County makes changes to 2021-2022 academic calendar in response to pandemic.

East County
News

By Dora Walters |
March 26, 2010

All Angels continues its party plans

Despite the fact that their scheduled performer was hospitalized just hours before All Angels' benefit concert, they decided the show must go on.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
June 25, 2012

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

East County
News

By Eddie Kirsch |
December 16, 2011

Sheriff's Office presents multiple donations

Donations included a check for $6,700 from seized or recovered cash that went unclaimed, to All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
News

By Katie Johns |
November 16, 2016

Longboat Key Clergy prepare for Thanksgiving Interfaith Service

All are invited to attend this year's service on Nov. 22.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Mark Bergin |
November 9, 2020

Longboat extends mandatory mask policy through March

While the town of Longboat Key can't issue individual fines, it can enforce its mandatory mask policy against private businesses.

Longboat Key
News

By Alex Mahadevan |
August 30, 2012

Crystal Classic organizers prep for future

The committee planning the fall sandsculpting competition on Siesta will implement changes this year to bolster the event for the future.

Siesta Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 5, 2012

Five Points benches will remain removed

Sarasota city commissioners agreed Monday that putting benches back in Selby Five Points Park will only recreate a problem that has disappeared.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
December 25, 2012

Year in review: April 2012, 'Five Points benches remain removed'

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Monday to keep benches out of Selby Five Points Park, citing as their main reason for doing so the recommendations of the Sarasota Police Department and two organizations that are champions of the homeless community.