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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
Demonstrators hold bayfront tea party

The second Tax Day protest draws hundreds to Sarasota's bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2012
East County 'saddles up' for cancer patient

A rodeo this weekend will benefit Levi Dakin, who is battling brain cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2020
Pepper Choplin gets Longboat Island Chapel laughing

The musician and humorist wowed his audience with a concert on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2019
Safari Sarasota guests cook up dishes at interactive dinner

The safari-inspired dinner had guests making their own meals Oct. 24 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 1, 2019
Evolve Summer Social heats up with a “Saturday Night Fever”

Evolve’s annual summer social was held at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 27, 2017
2017: Best of Black Tie

Let's take a look back at our favorite moments from the 2017 event season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Key voting essentials

Before you vote, know what's up

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2016
Truck cited for Ringling Bridge stoppage

For the third time in the last two weeks, a truck forced the closure of westbound lanes of the major thoroughfare this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • July 8, 2014
Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

Creekside Drinks: Melon Drop

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • June 16, 2025
All smiles no trash at Mote's Sea to Shore: Clean and Explore Event

Volunteers of all different ages and organizations came together to celebrate World Ocean Week 2025 and learn more from Mote's Homeschool Students Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key cites floating jungle gym owner

Fun Life Entertainment's floating playground is often docked east of the Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 11, 2023
New Florida law hinders citizens' ability to challenge development

Senate Bill 540 makes citizens or groups who file lawsuits against a developer responsible for the opponents' legal costs if they lose the case.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 12, 2012
My View: City sadly fiddles with registry

Talk about fiddling while Rome burns. The city of Sarasota is facing a series of crises threatening to escalate further.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 21, 2012
Teen Idol: Jill Polk

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High freshman Jill Polk is Sarasota's newest idol.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 19, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Crew chief

Chris Van Alstyne brings a carpenter's touch, a Yale education and two years of experience with Cirque du Soleil to the Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 18, 2013
Filmmaker Josh Aronson speaks about 'Orchestra of Exiles'

Aronson came to Sarasota in conjunction with the Israel Film Festival, where his film was premiered for the first time in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 24, 2016
For Lakewood Ranch business owner, saving time is personal

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 11, 2014
Historical perspective

Hannah Arduini teams up with women suffragist advocate Alice Paul to compete in National History Day Competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
Serving up Life Lessons

Four local volleyball players traveled to Guatemala this summer to volunteer with Orphan's Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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