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Results for: Shokz Discount Code : "SKV10" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Half Shell Oyster House opening

The Half Shell Oyster House served as the venue for two events - its own opening and the inauguration of the Mark Wandall Foundation's 'Safety Saves Lives' program, which aims to educate motorists on safe driving habits. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10, but the night served as a preview of the cuisine and atmosphere to come. All proceeds from the event went to the Mark Wandall Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Greenbrook home demolished

Forristall Enterprises today knocked down a home in the 6200 block of Macaw Glen in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Party with a Purpose

East County children enjoyed an afternoon of holiday fun and games during the Holiday Party with a Purpose Dec. 10 at Greenbrook Adventure Park. The event, hosted by local Keller Williams Realty Realtor Holly Pascarella, served as a benefit for the local Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. During the party, children and their families enjoyed pictures with Santa Claus, games, arts and crafts, a bounce house and slides and food and Christmas cookies, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: District Baseball Tournament

The Out-of-Door Academy captured its second district title in three years with a 1-0 victory over Shorecrest Prep in the Class 2A-District 11 championship game April 28. In Class 4A-District 10, Lakewood Ranch defeated rival Braden River 6-2 in the district semifinals April 27. The Mustangs went on to finish as the district runner-up with a 5-4 loss to Seminole Osceola April 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cocktails Court Side

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted an event at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center celebrating the center and the Sarasota Open on Tuesday, April 10. The sunset celebration featured tennis exhibitions by Sarasota Open professionals and local tennis pros along with Hors d'oeurves from Harry's Continental Kitchens and a raffle drawing to win $1,000 ticket package to the open.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ferraris on the Circle

More than 75 Ferraris will be on display Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 11, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winter Fest

Business owners in the Centre Shops plaza host a family- and dog-friendly festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Tennis campers swing into summer

The Resort at Longboat Key Club tennis campers are working on their skills this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2017
Selby hosts A Conversation with Jean M. Franczyk

The lecture was held on March 10 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 16, 2016
Singers Wanted

Christ Church is looking for singers for its performance of Handel's Messiah.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2015
Riders fight diabetes

The American Diabetes Association hosted its Tour de Cure Lakewood Ranch Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 11, 2014
Event Preview: Michael Uslan on the 'Batman' franchise, 'The Lego Movie' and China's economics

Event Preview: Michael Uslan on the 'Batman' franchise, 'The Lego Movie' and China's economics

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Samoa sensation

Love a little cookie slathered in caramel, chocolate and coconut?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Renaissance Assembly

Braden River Middle School students and faculty members met Sept. 10, in the school's gym, for the monthly Renaissance Assembly. Students who earn 3.5 GPAs, or improve by .5 from the previous semester, attend the monthly celebration, which this month included faculty members, such as Carl and Michele McClellan, completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Cutting edge

The Selby School at Community Haven, 4405 DeSoto Road, will host a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2024
Sarasota County operating sandbag locations on Friday

More tropical weather is expected into next week.

  • Sarasota
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