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Results for: Vanity Wagon Discount Code “AVA”– Save Up To 40% on All Orders

  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • July 18, 2013
MY VIEW: 'Depiction' is key before placement of statue

The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima means different things to different people - usually based on different sets of "facts" - so real knowledge of history is important.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Camera crew sets up at the Colony

A camera crew filming a commercial to promote state tourism was spotted Monday, April 26, at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Christine and Ian Loomes |
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Runners lace up for Harvest Hustle

Running enthusiasts Nov. 19 wound their way from Harvest United Methodist Church, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and back to the church during Harvest's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race. The event benefited the ministries of All Faiths Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Firm to launch Siesta Shuttle

Two entrepreneurs spent $20,000 to start a bus service from Westfield Southgate Mall to Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Richard Dorfman |
  • April 26, 2012
My View: 'Play Ball' ... and then some!

There is so much that is wonderful about Sarasota that is reflected when you visit Ed Smith Stadium for an Orioles game.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 6, 2019
Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 7, 2026
Manatee County School District might fight starting time mandate

A 2025 Florida Statute states high schools cannot start before 8:30 a.m. unless the district submits paperwork to prove such a change causes disruption.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 9, 2018
Binge Blog: Breaking bread

This week brings a delicious food series and a hidden camera show where the jokes are on the hosts

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 12, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Ann Pelley

Breakfast hostess Mary Ann Pelley brings service and smiles to those who dine at Clayton's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2018
Ringling College students brew up hot music video to the tune of 'Couleur Café'

Kim Logan, Liam Jordan, Ana Vasquez and Nicole Marano teamed up to make the video as Jordan's senior thesis project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 1, 2019
Longboat points the way toward new sign rules

Real estate companies on the front line of batch of regulations based on size, number and location, not message.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 3, 2022
Hurricane Ian causes limited damage at Lakewood Ranch pet rescues

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch make it through Hurricane Ian with limited damage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 10, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

First-name basis; Irony of ironies ...; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Manatee Sheriff seeks proactive patrol

Manatee County sheriff weighs in on growth.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 27, 2015
Bay Watch to go scallop searching

The Sarasota Bay Watch will hold its eighth annual scallop search on Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher |
  • June 4, 2013
TWIS = This Week is Southern

TWIS = This Week is Southern

  • Arts + Entertainment
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