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Results for: Pococo Discount Code : "AVA" Get 20% Off On Galaxy Projector Star Projector

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 1, 2009
Fire Chief Halas signs off

Longboat Key Fire-Rescue Chief Julius Halas officially leaves Longboat Key after 10 years today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 21, 2015
East County holiday lights you don't want to miss

If touring neighborhood lights is your holiday tradition, here's a few in East County you should be sure to check off your list.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 14, 2014
The Ringling adopts National Theatre Live screenings

In an attempt to expand their live performance repertoire, the Ringling brings in Britain's premiere, star-studded theater to the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • November 30, 2014
City could lift Sunday morning liquor ban

Following in the footsteps of Sarasota County, the Sarasota City Commission will consider ending a restriction on Sunday morning liquor sales.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 8, 2022
Master class in serenity on Longboat Key

Chinese master of tai chi leads a Longboat class on a perfect morning outdoors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2020
Myakka City crash results in death of 23-year-old man

Male passenger, 23, killed in one-car Myakka City crash caused when the driver attempted to avoid hitting an alligator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 20

Stan Singer captured this image of the sun coming through the clouds after a storm at Beachplace in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 11, 2018
Vehicle on Longboat beach narrowly misses turtle nest

No vehicle description was available after the Saturday incident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Ashlee Linn

Riverview senior Ashlee Linn, 19, is an all-star swimmer for the Rams' swim team and the Sarasota Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2017
Sarasota High junior has flourished through toughness

Sarasota High junior has flourished through her toughness.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.10.16

Sarasota ballet dancers get a priceless gift, Celebration Luncheon tickets are on sale, Drayton and Kara Saunders welcome a baby girl and more...

  • Black Tie
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 7, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical'

'The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical' is rolling into Venice Theatre this month.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 24, 2013
Playwright talks 'South Beach Babylon'

Sarasota audiences were first introduced to "South Beach Babylon" in 2011 during a reading of the play, still in draft form, at FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays. Miami-born playwright Michael McKeever has had seven other plays read in the festival during the past two decades.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • December 20, 2017
Colony gets its first nod from Longboat P&Z Board

Planning and Zoning board approves Unicorp's text amendment for Colony plan, but a lot still must happen before proposal is settled.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 11, 2018
Prom is still a big night in Lakewood Ranch

High school proms remain important to students and their parents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 15, 2023
Neighbors erupt as Tamiami apartment project is approved

The Sarasota Planning Board approved apartments in the North Trail Overlay District, which prompted an unruly response from some Central Cocoanut residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2024
New sea turtle lighting issues arise for St. Regis Longboat Key

According to town staff, the resort has received $6,850 in fines since May 10, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported three sea turtle hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 17, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First come, first served

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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