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

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 14, 2020
Town gears up for second resident poll

Mailings begin around Jan. 11 with a final report expected in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 2, 2023
Quest to privatize Lakewood Ranch CDD roads hits road block

The Community Development Districts of Lakewood Ranch likely will need new legislation to privatize roads.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 9, 2012
Snowy plover hatchlings emerge on Siesta beach

The chicks' trips to find food along the shoreline is perilous, but members of various Siesta Key organizations have taken them under their protective wings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 15, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week in years past.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 13, 2012
Students make sweet creations for festival

As part of the fourth-annual CYD Gingerbread Festival, area students and youth groups have built more than 150 gingerbread houses to be put on display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 22, 2013
Manatee County Schools' leaders hoped deficit would go away

Prior to former Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announcement of a 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit to the school board and public, district leaders had hoped the deficit would go away.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 27, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 21, 2019
Summerhouse project on horizon in Lakewood Ranch

Commercial, apartments in future for S.R. 64 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2018
Cops Corner: His car was open . . . for business

Police reports from around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Tourism outlook for Longboat Key

As Longboat Key — and the Sarasota-Manatee area as a whole — comes off another record tourism year, the Observer checked in with tourism officials for a look ahead at 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 21, 2017
Murder in Lakewood Ranch not considered a random killing

Second suspect in Greenbrook Park killing still at large.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 12, 2016
Bigger plans for Cooper Creek plazas

Benderson Development officials say market demand calls for 'exercise in planning.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 3, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7: 'Legends'

Sarasota Orchestra closes its season with a legendary performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 21, 2015
Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

Five beers to try at the new World of Beer Main Street

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month

Project Pride SRQ recognized long-term couples and newlyweds at Silver Pride this year, among other activities celebrating Pride Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2026
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2026-27

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2026-27 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 3, 2023
1950s ranch transforms into the epitome of Sarasota style

Dan Denton transformed an ordinary Lido Shores ranch home with midcentury bones into a spectacular, modern glass pavilion set in a garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • December 12, 2013
Ask Otus: Otus Wishes You A Very Scary Christmas

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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