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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
Minorities air police concerns

Prompted by the Police Advisory Panel, two minority communities talked about their relationship with the police department. Some said they had as much to do with the relationship as the officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Pirates' pitching duo poses dual threat

Braden River High sophomore Courtney Mirabella and Hannah Loyer have a combined 320 strikeouts this season and have been instrumental in propelling the Lady Pirates to a 24-2 record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 28, 2019
Cancer inspires Siesta Key shop designed to help people

Daughter-in-law's answer to a casual question forms the basis of a family business.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 19, 2016
Oak & Stone opens with self-service model

With its self-service beer technology, Oak & Stone puts the customer in charge.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 31, 2017
Postscript: The other side of the Celery Fields recycling story

Local media — we, included — didn't devoted space or time to Gabbert and what commissioners said about him and his proposed recycling plant.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Pops Orchestra to put on Season of Celebrities

The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton will feature a guest artist at each concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
County's spin: More research needed

Commissioners took no action on an ordinance to ban cyclists, hoping to come up with an alternative solution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening

Shoppers explore offerings from the 13,000 books at the retail location, which also includes beach towels, decorative pieces and games.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat Key book clubs keep the written word alive

Four Longboat Key book clubs share their passion for reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 17, 2025
Mona Jain Middle art student receives Dalí exhibit's Award of Excellence

Bronx Hanratty, a 13-year-old artist, created a piece in Photoshop to project his view on mental health.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 11, 2024
Kreissle Forge is a time capsule of a disappearing craft

The historic Kreissle blacksmith's forge, located near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, provided metalwork for many of the community's landmarks and still has more to offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 18, 2024
Wallenda's Wonderland comes back stronger in its second year

Sarasota circus superstar Nik Wallenda wows hometown audiences under the Big Top at University Town Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
Buchanan plans third town hall

Congressman Vern Buchanan will hold another Town Hall meeting on health care, jobs and the economy this Saturday in North Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 20, 2010
Sports in Brief

Junior golfer wins championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival

St. Armand's Circle was transformed into a sea of tents and booths Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 as part of the 11th Annual St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival. Local and statewide crafters displayed their work, which included jewelry, soap, paintings, furniture and clothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Rosetta Wachstein Polow

Rosetta Wachstein Polow, 95, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met for its monthly meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Feb. 10. Instead of having one speaker, it was an open candidates forum featuring various campaigns: County Commission of Sarasota, Town Commission of Longboat key, State Attorney, County Sheriff and representatives from the Romney and Paul camps. Those running answered questions from the audience.

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