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

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 14, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Vogel

The Lakewood Ranch second baseman and shortstop talks adrenaline and her future at North Florida.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2011
Cops Corner

July 7 Forget me not 8:44 p.m. - 200 block of Beach Road. Impaired Person. A deputy responded to a report of a drunken man walking into the water. The deputy found the man wading in the surf, and he asked the man to get out of the water. The man stumbled to the sand and slurred his words. He was apparently so drunk that he forgot his last name. The deputy took him to a treatment center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 14, 2020
Sarasota Police find mountain bikes work in city

Sarasota Police Department officers use mountain bikes to get around the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 12, 2016
Possible Islamic school raises traffic concerns

Some residents worry how a school would affect Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 17, 2014
Interchange improvements underway

FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange project helps set the stage for what FDOT calls the ultimate I-75 alignment -- two express lanes, three general use lanes and an auxiliary lane in each direction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mary Stager |
  • October 6, 2013
Pirates hold on for first district win

The Braden River High football team earned its first district win of the season with a 30-27 victory over Sarasota Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 13, 2024
Manatee commissioners ready to talk 'all things Lakewood Ranch'

A County Commission meeting will be held Saturday, May 18 to help those who can't take time off during the work week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 15, 2009
Man allegedly slaps, spits driver in road rage incident

The passenger in an SUV thought a female driver cut off the car he was in, so he allegedly reached into her car and slapped her and spit on her.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Act of kindness blankets Lakewood Ranch medical office

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 28, 2014
Bids for Colony estate still alive

The bankruptcy judge in the case postponed approving a contract to purchase the Colony's bankrupt estate until June to give the trustee time to solicit higher offers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2026
Youth club replacement in Newtown wins City Commission approval

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved three measures to permit Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties to replace the McBean club location in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 27, 2009
Setting An Example

Lakewood senior Michael Ohlman will close the book on his high school career when he takes the field for the Florida Athletic Coaches Association's All-Star baseball weekend May 28-30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 29, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 2, 2026
Asolo Rep's dark comedy 'The Unfriend' explores the pitfalls of casual invitations

"Dr. Who" writer Steven Moffat's play is having its U.S. premiere in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: George Ceshker

Longboat Key resident George Ceshker was in the cockpit of an American Airlines Boeing 767 on Sept. 11. The plane took off from Manhattan, N.Y., seven minutes after the first plane hit the World Trade Center. Ceshker retired four years after Sept. 11 and later opened a Secur-All Insurance branch. But the events of that tragic day stay with him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Greyhound racing gives audiences a thrill and dogs a purpose

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

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