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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 7, 2020
At Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, pick an adventure, any adventure

Revamped Mote tours cater to individual families with a peak behind the scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2023
Riverview High football uses big second half to beat Cardinal Mooney High

After a tight first half, the Rams broke things open late to win 35-7 on the road.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 30, 2023
High school football roundup: Week six

It was a week of blowouts: Only one area team, ODA, played a game decided by one possession.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 31, 2019
Bite into these Savor Sarasota deals through the end of summer

Get the best of Visit Sarasota's Savor Sarasota restaurants that have extended menus this low season throughout Sarasota County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Residents bring military tradition to Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch's Gene Sweeney and Michael Evers are offering horse-drawn caisson burials for service members who died from enemy action.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 7, 2024
Commissioner Bishop takes on new committee for Florida League of Cities

This will be Bishop’s first year on the Resolutions Committee, which sets the FLC’s legislative priorities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2023
Abdul Gaffar, PhD

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Abdul Gaffar, PhD; a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and inventor, in Lakewood Ranch FL, on February 2, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Prose and Kohn: The old college try

Area athletes continue to excel after high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 19, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble features own veterans during holiday concerts.

Lakewood Ranch Tribute to Heroes Parade, Sarasota National Cemetery host concerts to honor veterans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sue Jacobson |
  • August 16, 2012
My View: Hard-wired to help: Everyday heroes inspire us

A recent local news story told of four men returning from a party, who, coming upon a burning car, stopped, pulled the unconscious driver from the burning car, and, risking their lives, saved hers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 29, 2010
Business observer

Local salon and store show some real panache; Beach Fitness Center opens at Centre Shops; Kitchens by Kerrie to open in Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 26, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Community Activities takes over event once again

This year's May 28 Tribute to Heroes parade is expected to draw 5,000 spectators.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 18, 2016
Herald-Tribune to move Sarasota offices - next door

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune is slated to move out of its iconic downtown building into three floors in the SunTrust building next door.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
SunniBunni scoops up Ranch Lake Plaza spot

Sarasota resident Alex Vain Wie will open her third SunniBunni Frozen Yogurt and Organic Fruit Smoothies location in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2025
WWII codebreaker to serve as 2025 Tribute to Heroes Parade grand marshal

Bernard Greenberg, who served with the 126th Signal Radio Intelligence Company, intercepted Japanese radio transmissions during World War II.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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