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

  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 26, 2012
Going the distance

Jerry Pujol learned to run late in life. The 80-year-old recently qualified for the National Senior Games.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 11, 2023
Actors' Equity to rally at Van Wezel 'Mean Girls' show

The nationwide action is planned to highlight labor talks between Broadway producers and touring performers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 22, 2022
'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Cazley Financing Solutions names new CFO; Stella's Groove boutique launches new website; Women's Council holds its 2011 awards program; Law firm celebrates 35th anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 17, 2010
News Briefs 11.18.10

Sanborn Studios held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 30,00-square-foot television production and film studio in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • November 20, 2012
Theater Review: '1776'

If only everyone in America could see "1776," they'd have a much clearer understanding of the political divisions we are experiencing now.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.28.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota and Bradenton with Florida Studio Theatre, Urbanite Theatre, musician Derek Lersch, Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, Coolinary, Umbrellas1926, Lemon Tree Kitchen and Fresh Mozzarella Pizzeria

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 29, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Lights out!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
A conversation with Susan Phillips

The assistant to the town manager and president of the Longboat Key Garden Club shares her thoughts on involvement around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 6, 2017
More in store at UTC in Sarasota

Shoppers have more choices along University Parkway corridor

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Little League's moment of need is bigger than baseball

The league reported a disappearance of over $200,000 from its treasury on Oct. 29 and now needs help from the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • June 1, 2016
Chapter 2: Trouble in Paradise

Mayhem is brewing at Town Hall as protesters gather. Their demands? No one seems to know.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 4, 2024
Former Olympian helps Longboaters reach peak fitness

Personal Trainer Petar Sibinkic was a two-time Olympian and explains how he uses his experience to better clients’ health.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 2, 2025
Students begin high school early with Lakewood Ranch Prep Soar program

Students in the Soar program have the opportunity to earn as many as 60 college credits during their five-year high school career.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel, thanks to Elazar “Luzer” Halivni, whose ceramics studio was located at the junction of the main road to the kibbutz and the path to the swimming pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • May 14, 2015
MY VIEW | An Israeli longs for the ‘America’ he knew

I was first introduced to the “America!” brand as a kindergartner on Kibbutz Ramat Yochanan in Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter |
  • April 18, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

A feast of fun; As many guests as years; Posh party plans

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 21, 2020
Longboat rolls out new website design

New features include ADA options, access to town's social media feeds, mobile features.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2024
Sarasota County repeals business tax as an EDC funding source

The tax burden of nearly $500,000 will be shifted from businesses to all county taxpayers with a 50% match per private dollar invested.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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