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

  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • April 11, 2014
Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 11, 2024
Johnson Preserve relaunches with completed amenities

The preserve features a shelled path, a pavilion, a kayak launch and a small parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2011
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Harvest Pandamania

About 300 children this week are participating in Harvest United Methodist Church's "Pandamania" Vacation Bible School. The East County Observer caught up with several participants to find out what they were up to this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 7, 2024
Manatee County schools will spend $1.4 million on weapon detection screeners

Firearms detection systems will be placed at each high school and randomly at middle schools starting on the first day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 22, 2025
Boorish boater orders acquaintances to the beach

Two women find themselves suddenly ashore on Longboat Key, miles from their cars. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2010
Our View

Destructive threats

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Benderson seeks identity for University corridor

The developer hopes a master signage plan along I-75 and University Parkway will help put Manatee County -- and its shopping plazas - on the map for travelers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 29, 2017
Judge affirms Colony rec lease decision

Judge Steven Merryday ruled March 16, that a recreational lease associated with a portion of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort did not transfer in a 2014 foreclosure sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 25, 2021
Ramping up services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church unveiled its new ramps and terrace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Guide Dogs seeks new puppy-raisers

Southeastern Guide Dogs is calling all puppy lovers as it readies to train a new group of guide dog puppies.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 20, 2018
Beating summer hunger

Sutton Place Association donated 78 pounds of food to All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 25, 2015
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodcarving Show and Sale

The show includes hundreds of hand carved wood on display and for sale. All woodcarvings are made by the Gulf Coast Carvers Guild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 11, 2025
Bird Key Women's Association smashes doggy fundraising goals

The Bird Key Women's Association said it more than doubled the money raised at its last dog parade to support Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 23, 2023
Third rock is the star at Earth Day celebration at Sarasota's Bay Park

Family activities and tables on the bay were designed to encourage appreciation of the environment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 2, 2010
My View: All restaurants should pay taxes

The tax exemption Marina Jack enjoys has long outlived its need, if indeed it ever had one. The successful business should pay as its competitors do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Emma Burke |
  • May 11, 2026
Make it a Mediterranean (meal) May

These local dishes remind us that eating well doesn’t have to feel restrictive.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 3, 2010
Town issues Colony deadline

The town says The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort must be operational within a year or it could lose about 129 grandfathered tourism units on its 18-acre site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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