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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2015
Water park negotiations a 'go'

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker today authorized negotiations with Manatee Lost Lagoon Development for the creation of a water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2015
Paw party

To celebrate the first birthday of Sydney Anderson, her parents, Ben and Casey Anderson, put a little bark in her birthday bash Feb. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Sally Shapiro

Sally Shapiro, 84, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Wooster, Ohio, died Sept. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 24, 2014
Police seek information on bicycle burglary

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for information regarding a burglary after a bicycle store owner discovered a bike was taken from his shop Monday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 21, 2014
Bayfront Park playground closed indefinitely

The city of Sarasota announced that the Allen Play Area at Bayfront Park will be closed temporarily due to a public safety issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 27, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
Parrish man dies after medical episode causes crash in Publix parking lot

A 65-year-old man lost control of his car and hit a tree in the Publix parking lot at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 30, 2020
Willis Elementary teachers love new space

Addition provides six new classrooms for Lakewood Ranch elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota nonprofit duo dons many hats

Alice Jones and Dee Webber run the nonprofit Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 21, 2025
Citizen reports suspicious smoker relaxing on the sidewalk

Officers investigated the report of a man lying on the side of the road and smoking a cigarette. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2018
Manatee School Board candidates discuss top issues at forum

Manatee County School Board District candidates Alice Kaddatz, Charlie Kennedy, Jim Daniel, Scott Hopes, Joe Stokes, John Colon and James Golden answer questions on top issues at forum hosted by University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Aug. 18, 201

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Key Realtors share their 2012 real-estate predictions

The top 10 Longboat Key-based Realtors for 2011 share their predictions of how the real-estate market will fare this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 8, 2025
Garden Club teaches best practices for post-storm landscape restoration

The Longboat Key Garden Club brought local coastal experts to inform residents about the importance of Florida-friendly vegetation when restoring landscaping after the hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 16, 2021
Local charities hit the jackpot as Sisterhood for Good brings Vegas to the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Guests bet it all during Sisterhood for Good fundraiser at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 15.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
East County welcomes new chiropractor

Wellness Concepts of Florida is welcoming Dr. Toni Grossenheider to its team.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Observer names look-alike winners

The East County's Tracey Punzone-Roman and her daughter, Emily, garnered more than one-fifth of all votes during The Observer Group's Mother-Daughter Look-alike Contest on YourObserver.com.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2010
Kerns posts top kick

Braden River High senior kicker Kadin Kerns participated in the IMG Madden Football Academy earlier this month where he posted the best kickoff distance and hang time of all of the kickers and punters in attendance.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Kiwanis Club packs on the pounds for food drive

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key collected 2,218 pounds of food during its recent food-pantry drive, which benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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