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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Erik Arroyo

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 6, 2020
Following Bath & Racquet Club vote, officials mull policy changes

The rejection of a contentious residential project after two years of planning has raised concerns about how the city handles development proposals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • May 25, 2022
Summer reading list

As readers head back north and embark on summer travel, stay connected with Observer news and information wherever you are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 23, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's Richard Tatem elected to Manatee School Board District 5

Every vote counted for Richard Tatem as his 50.5% makes him the District 5 representative without the need for a run-off.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
Advocates work to boost engagement in city politics

Can an eclectic eight-person field — and an increased push from outside groups — help drive up voter turnout in the city election?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Aging workforce

Approximately 30% of Sarasota County government’s workforce will be eligible to retire in the next five years, along with 5% of teachers this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 7, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary

With the holiday break behind them, fifth-grade students at Gullett Elementary School already are busy focusing on their schoolwork. The East County Observer caught up with a few students in Melissa Raynor's class to find out about their academic goals for the upcoming semester.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 27, 2019
Quick reads

The Sarasota County Library is now accessible from Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 20, 2015
Hot Flash - What's Trending: Lilly's Latest

The Wildly Chic delivery from the #Resort365 collection has arrived at Lilly Pulitzer, so get ready to indulge in the latest and greatest colors and patterns Lilly has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Bridging the gap

The Children's Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2009
Adventure Park gets new turf

The playground at Lakewood Ranch's Greenbrook Adventure Park is closed through May 29 as the community installs new turf.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 4, 2011
Students get groovy reward for good grades

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary had a far out time at the school's '60s Day on Friday, Feb. 4. Students, teachers and parents all donned their grooviest '60s fashions and enjoyed a day full of tie-dying, face-painting and retro games including frisbee and twister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Publix plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Publix Plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 24, 2015
OUR VIEW | how to address the noise

Inform the revelers. If they know they can be fined or jailed, they’ll change their behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Glenn Pearson

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key lands grant

There is a service component along with the grant that club members hope will inspire Children's Guardian Fund students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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