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

  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 14, 2018
Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • September 14, 2020
Longboat Key clubs navigate a spectrum of gathering methods

Whether all in-person, all virtual or somewhere in the middle, Longboat clubs are finding a way to come back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 16, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 17

A list of our favorite events taking place this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Morton's Gourmet Market's 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Local firehouses competed in the 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, on Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Girl Scouts Kick-Off 100 years

The Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida kick-off the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with a family fun day festival on Sept. 24 at the Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center (GECC). March 12 is the official anniversary of 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2015
Campers dance with joy

Girls showed off their new dancing skills with an end-of-camp performance Friday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Firefighters Rib Cook-Off

Hundreds of barbecue-lovers flocked to Phillippi Creek Park for the annual Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Saturday, March 15. Families enjoyed live music, cold drinks and plenty of hot ribs. Proceeds from the event benefit the Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Mike's Chili Cook Off

PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Mike's Chili Cook Off

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
News Briefs

Commission makes board appointments; New P&Z director starts Monday; Volunteers needed for Sister Keys cleanup; Key Club ranks No. 11 in top resorts list

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Fence construction questioned

A fence was built behind the Buttonwood Harbor neighborhood last month after a resident submitted a stop-work order to the town to express his concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 25, 2020
Siesta Promenade appeal heard in 2nd District Court of Appeal

The plaintiff's attorney argued that Sarasota County commissioners did not follow the proper procedure when approving the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 14, 2019
Sarasota Planning Board denies Epoch appeal

The Planning Board unanimously determined a group of downtown residents lacked the standing to challenge city staff’s approval of a Gulfstream condo project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 14, 2016
Colony plans unshaken by proposed Longboat Key height limits

Developer Chuck Whittall said proposed height limitations would not change his plan at this point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 2, 2013
Subcommittee solidifies boat restrictions

A committee does not believe boats or trailers should be allowed to be parked in front yards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 26, 2026
Firm hired to study the 'soundscape of Sarasota'

Siebein Acoustic of Gainesville has been contracted by the City Commission to map out Sarasota's audible characteristics as they apply to the recently approved noise ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
A toothy, thankful grin

Creekwood Dental hosted its second annual Giving Thanks with a Smile free dentistry day Nov. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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