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

  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 25, 2023
Keeping beaches dark still priority through turtle nesting season

Artificial light disorientation calls to Mote Marine Aquarium & Laboratory spiked during the 2022 turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profiles: Jack Daly, District 4

Candidate Jack Daly outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2015
Tensions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

After two workshops, Laurel Park residents still fear the business’s plans for growth are flawed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 1, 2024
First sea turtle nest of 2024 recorded in Sarasota County

The sea turtle nesting season officially begins May 1, which also marks the start to Longboat Key's sea turtle ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2025
City Commission faces hefty agenda after June break

The Bobby Jones clubhouse, city manager search, Mira Mar rezoning and formalizing its decision about Obsidian highlight the Sarasota City Commission's July 7 agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2024
Proposal for dining, entertainment spot worries Lakewood Ranch residents

Residents fear plans for Backyard Social will threaten the hours and character of the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 5, 2015
Bullock: Firefighter hiring won’t be problem

The town manager doesn’t believe pay/pension issues will ignite hiring concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 1, 2022
Man dies in crash on University Parkway in Sarasota

A Manatee County man, 55, died in one-car crash on University Parkway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 8, 2022
High school football roundup: Week seven

A week of road games meant positive things for only one area school.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2010
New airline targets SRQ

German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2012
Frustrated Willowbrook residents turn out for board meeting

More than 50 residents of Willowbrook came out Aug. 16 to hear their Condominium Association's attorney answer questions about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2012
Eagle Scout thanks former troop

John Miles Getker has a message for his friends "back home."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Deals abound at cheerleading fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders to hold silent auction fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2012
Scores: Pirate senior finishes as state runner-up

Braden River High senior Nathan Kirkman finished second in the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A state weightlifting meet April 21, achieving his goal of earning a medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 21, 2012
Indicators show real-estate market in recovery

Declining inventories and increased activity show the real-estate market in Manatee and Sarasota counties is improving.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 2, 2012
Second Bayfront Park meeting planned for Monday

The meeting is open to the public and will seek resident input about the park's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2011
Ranch students unveil statue (VIDEO)

Students in Greg McGrew's engineering class today unveiled the Mustang statue they've been creating for the last four months.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Scarlet Stunner

Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Drum Roll, Please

Niki DeRosa submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key during the Sunday drum circle.

  • East County
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