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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 29, 2025
Town aims to upgrade resiliency of lift stations on island

The lift stations, which control water and wastewater flow on the island, needed to be replaced after the latest hurricanes, costing the town about $800,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 2, 2025
Historical sites tell Manatee County's story

Preserving history is a joint effort between government, nonprofits and residents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 17, 2019
Gas line breaks plague Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders say islandwide utilities project will be closely monitored to avoid striking gas, water lines.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2015
East County animal shelters win money for pet stories

Animal adoptions lead to love, spreading the wealth at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Last Chance Animal Sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2021
St. Armands Circle group pursues major streetscape upgrade

St. Armands stakeholders have a vision for improving the look and feel of the commercial district. Can they convince city officials to buy in?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2020
Siesta Fiesta art show takes over Ocean Boulevard

The 42nd annual arts show was held Oct. 24 and 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 13, 2009
Galvano to address Republican Club

Florida Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker at the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2010
Sweethearts set sail for honeymoon

Longboat Key Club and Resort concierge Elaine Levin married her sweetheart, Steve Smith, Jan. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Primrose raising funds for hospitals

Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch now is accepting donations to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ski-A-Rees

At one point in the Ski-A-Rees show, a little boy was invited down to the announcer's deck where two skiers jumped out of the water and over his head, landing gracefully back on the skis in the water on Sunday, April 29. The Ski-A-Rees water skiing show troupe performs 30 free shows every Sunday during season at their stadium off of Ken Thompson Parkway. They range in age from 7-years-old to 81-years-old and a lot of the skiers are siblings - their parents also attend every show and practice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society speaker Bill Shaver

The Historical Society of Longboat Key kicked off their speaker series on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Bill Shaver, President of the Fossil Club of Lee County gave the lecture. He spoke about fossils of Florida, specifically bones and teeth, which are his specialty. He believes there is an alignment between paleontologists and historical societies, 'Both find are relics of the past to preserve, record and pass on to future generations,' he says.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society speaker Bill Shaver

The Historical Society of Longboat Key kicked off their speaker series on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Bill Shaver, President of the Fossil Club of Lee County gave the lecture. He spoke about fossils of Florida, specifically bones and teeth, which are his specialty. He believes there is an alignment between paleontologists and historical societies, 'Both find are relics of the past to preserve, record and pass on to future generations,' he says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 18, 2011
The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Polo players go medieval!

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - The Sarasota Polo Club already is home to the Sport of Kings. Soon, it will become the home to the Sport of Knights as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Temple students celebrate new year

Temple Sinai students prepared themselves Sunday morning for the Jewish New Year that began Sunday, Sept. 16.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Breaking news: Santa coming to town

You read it first here: Santa Claus is coming to town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
Lady Mustangs advance to Final 4

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Plant City 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
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