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Results for: Pococo Discount Code "AVA505" – Get 50% Discount

  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
USF students and staff get into the giving holiday spirit

Students and staff at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently donated holiday toys to 47 local elementary children in need, along with food baskets for 30 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2011
Harry Christensen gets knee-ded time off

Harry Christensen won't be greeting diners at Harry's for a while. On Feb. 21 he had a knee replacement at Sarasota Memorial Hospital to be followed by rehab.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Village banners sporting fresh look

The banners hanging throughout the Village on Ocean Boulevard are looking a lot cleaner, thanks to the Siesta Key Village Association.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian School 54th Annual Auction and Festival

Sarasota Christian School held their 54th annual Auction and Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 at the school's campus. There was also a silent auction, rummage sale, food, and games for children to play. The school currently has 417 students with this festival being it's largest fundraiser. All proceeds go to the school. Last year the community helped the school raise $150,00. This year superintendent Jeff Shank outlined a long-term project to get a high school building built. 'Its just really a blessing to see family, friends, and the community get behind Christian education and what we do as a school,' Shank said.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 1, 2020
Bubbles fountain up in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch gets bubbly surprise.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Santa Del Mar

The jolliest guy in town visited Casa Del Mar guests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 14, 2018
Circle Members get first look at new exhibition

The Circle Member Preview Dinner was hosted Nov. 14 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 30, 2016
Kids get crafty at Arts A Blaze summer camp

Children got to try different mediums throughout the week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 25, 2016
Braden River Elementary students get creative with science

Students tried different experiments during the school's science night.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch residents mingle on Main Street

People brought chairs to watch live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
It's Turtle Watch T-shirt time

To get in the nesting season spirit, Longboat Key Turtle Watch has 2014 T-shirts available.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 6, 2013
Get down & nerdy with Mr. Beery's & Tempo Cyclery

Get down & nerdy with Mr. Beery's & Tempo Cyclery

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Get 'em while they're hot

Hot off the presses: Next week is the Longboat Observer's 'Welcome Back' issue, in which we'll recap all the news fit to print from the summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Columnist . |
  • September 18, 2018
Observer overlooked critical problems

Lido Pavilion proposal disregards parking needs and violates comprehensive plan standards.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2024
More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 8, 2025
Longboat's Lawn Party returns following hurricane hiatus

More than 30 restaurants participated after a year off as Kiwanis Club of Longboat raises money for the Children's Guardian Fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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