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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2024
Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award

The president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has been honored by the Florida Airports Council.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2025
Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 6, 2025
Former Broadway star Ann Morrison is back on top

Sarasota's Ann Morrison steals the show as King Herod in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 9, 2023
Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • March 12, 2023
Events at Longboat's town center to require parking considerations

Event organizers will be required to apply for a special event permit, which will include a transportation management component.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.18.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
News Briefs

IDA approves plans for maintenance facility; Workshop educates about impaired driving; Manatee Schools earn recycling honors; SCF doles out summer-camp offerings

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • June 28, 2024
Residents opposed to New College tree removal booted from meeting

The Board of Governors refuses to allow public comment on Uplands Preserve.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 13, 2024
Police investigate truck that drove away with gas pump hose

A gas station employee reported a truck caused property damage after driving away with the hose and nozzle still in the truck. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 8, 2026
Will 2026 be another year of 'mights' in Sarasota?

From a new Sarasota city manager (maybe) to an implementation agreement for a new performing arts center (also maybe), 2026 promises to be an eventful year in Sarasota. Maybe.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 18, 2010
Heroes shock victim back to life

Three YMCA employees didn't wait for 911 to arrive when a member passed out. Instead, they had him breathing on his own before the emergency vehicle arrived nine minutes later.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2010
Town commission to review budget

On Wednesday, May 5, the Longboat Key Town Commission will review a year-to-date expenditure analysis and discuss police- and fire-department staffing levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 23, 2011
Word of Mouth is Sarasota's 'Cheers'

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani and chef Stephen A. Wahle share an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch community mourns teen's death

Popular teen heralded as great trumpet player.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2015
Will Sarasota County show Bayfront Park the money?

Longboaters sent more than $487 million in ad valorem taxes to Sarasota County in the past 10 years. That includes $13 million-plus toward a county environment and parklands program. Here’s what it got the town: Zero dollars for park maintenance and upkee

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
Double Take

After trailing the first day of the tournament, the Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team came back in doubles to win the district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2026
Sushi restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will open April 10 on Fourth Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
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