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

  • By Candice McElyea |
  • February 15, 2012
Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
SASSY swimmers getting in sync

The YMCA's Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming will hit the pool from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Selby Aquatics Center, to perform a routine members have been practicing since September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Women's Republican Club

The Sarasota Women's Republican Club met for their monthly lunch Thursday, Jan. 4 at Michael's on East to listen to Senator Nancy Detert speak. Seventy ladies attended the lunch where they heard about women in politics. 'It's educational and you get a chance to see everyone and mingle,' said Corresponding Secretary Carlene Mallires. The club brings in different speakers every month from politicians to people in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 29, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Main Street Lakewood Ranch Easter Egg Hunt

The 11:30 a.m. March 30 egg hunt will feature more than 10,000 eggs and four golden eggs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Gulf and Bay Luau

Residents at the Gulf and Bay Club held a luau Friday, March 8 by the pool to get residents together. Captain Curt's catered dinner which included a roasted pig. Lily pad candles floated in the pool as the sunset over the white sand beach on Siesta Key. Fire dancers performed for the residents and Marc Anthony played the music. 'We are looking for everyone to have a community affair and come together,' said event organizer Vern Johnson. Close to 250 people attended the luau.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 24, 2020
Siesta Key Village gets artsy during its 26th annual craft festival

Ocean Boulevard was lined with vendors from Feb. 22-23.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 26, 2016
Kids go egg-wild in Greenbrook Adventure Park

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its annual EGGstravaganza Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 17, 2015
Fore!

More than 100 golfers scramble for a win at annual LWRBA event

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2015
Compeer Sarasota gets down with volunteers, community

Compeer Sarasota invited members of the community to enjoy a night out for Compeer JAM 2015 Feb. 26 at the Sarasota Architectural Salvage store.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 6, 2013
Tiger Bay Club gets Legislative Update

Senator Nancy Detert joined Representatives Greg Steube and Jim Boyd for an annual legislative update.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 11, 2013
New College gets high ranking

U.S. News & World Report ranks New College of Florida No. 5 national public liberal arts college for second consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2013
Halloween round up

Halloween round up

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  • Things To Do
  • By Mindy Towns |
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelly's Roast Beef |
  • January 1, 2024
Bite into Perfect for Yourself at Kelly's

Home of the Original 3-Way Roast Beef Sandwich.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat commissioners back town's proposals for police contract

In impasse resolution meeting, commissioners agree with pay-raise package and staying with town's retirement plan. Union sought access to Florida's pension system as top issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 28, 2009
Tevin Bryant powers Pirates past Rams

Led by junior tailback Tevin Bryant, the Pirates racked up 377 yards of total offense on their way to a 35-20 victory over the Rams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
Honoring Our Eagle

The male bald eagle at the nest on Pope Road by Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community died recently. His mate is seeking another partner to help raise their two eaglets.

  • East County
  • News
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