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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2012
Mustangs win All Sports Award

Lakewood Ranch High was awarded the Class 6A Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup, All Sports award for being the school with the most athletic success.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 1, 2020
Sarasota celebrates new year with a street party downtown

Revelers of all ages enjoy fun, games, food at the city's annual Pineapple Drop festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota food truck businesses could roam further

Planning staff has asked Sarasota County Commission to consider changes to street-vending regulations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • August 12, 2019
Longboat Key's new sign rules hit small business

Simply Susanne's Cafe provides a case study of how the signage regulations vary in desired effect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 14, 2012
County library offers week of fine forgiveness

The Manatee County Library System this week will take overdue books without penalty to patrons.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 4, 2016
Manatee County Library System crowned Library of the Year

The Florida Library Association announced the winner Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2018
Ruff day at the park

Barctober Fest comes to Lakewood Ranch's Bob Gardner Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 8, 2016
Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

Author Luncheon welcomes Cokie Roberts

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2023
Spring sports athletes from Sarasota take their cuts

These players have started their seasons on fire at the NCAA level.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Ovations: Congratulations are in order

Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 8, 2012
MY FAVORITE ROOM: Movie magic

When it came to designing her home movie theater, which was completed in December, Sarasota resident Jennifer Fox contemplated incorporating 'Finding Nemo' and 'Batman.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 10, 2014
Anti-panhandling campaign kicks off

Downtown Cares, a program aimed at supporting homelessness service providers and discouraging handouts to panhandlers, will put donation boxes in 36 downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 16, 2014
'Downtown Cares' aims to curb panhandling

If you see donation boxes labeled 'Downtown Cares' inside businesses in the heart of the city in the coming weeks, then the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association's campaign to raise public awareness about panhandling is working.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS — No eggs? Simply rock on in Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS — Lakewood Ranch moms hosts rock hunt to replace cancelled egg hunt events.

  • April Fools
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 18, 2012
Bayside director inspires Tampa Bay Rays

Bayside Community Church Director of Events Gregg Ellery delivered a motivational message to the Tampa Bay Rays organization the day before the 2012 season began.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 22, 2020
Town expects borrow between $21 million-$28.5 million for beaches

Town Manager Tom Harmer estimates Longboat Key will borrow between $21 million and $28.5 million in bonds for its beach management plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • June 7, 2018
What driverless cars might mean for Sarasota

Driverless cars can help in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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