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

  • By Emma Burke |
  • February 28, 2025
Sand Bucket List: Must-Try Adventures for a Sun-Soaked Summer

Here are the absolute must-do activities, must-visit spots and must-see sights to make this summer in Sarasota and Manatee counties unforgettable!

  • Sarasota
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 17, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 16, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

Two former Sarasota County Commission candidates are among the applicants for the advisory board, which will hold an important role as the county aims to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 10, 2024
Sarasota moves toward expanding vacation rental regulation

City Commissioner Erik Arroyo maintains his opposition, comparing the ordinance to "using a sledgehammer to kill a fly."

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2025
2025 education summer camps in Sarasota, Manatee

Check out the education camps available in Sarasota and Manatee counties this summer.

  • Summer Fun Guide
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 6, 2016
10 events in '16

Check out the 10 events on our radar for 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 15, 2011
Beach sign unanimously approved

The County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved a two-sided sign proclaiming Siesta Key Public Beach No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key residents keep moving forward after retirement

You won’t find island residents propping up their feet and watching the days go by.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 26, 2011
Football seasons kick off tonight

The 2011 football season begins tonight with the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 11, 2011
ODA girls tennis improves to 5-1

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Bradenton Christian 4-3 March 10 to improve its record to 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2012
Best buds

Kindergarteners at The Out-of-Door Academy had their annual Buddies Picnic Friday, Sept. 14, at the lower-school campus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 29, 2017
Alan Pollak gets locked up

Pollak did some jail time to support Muscular Dystrophy, ALS

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Booker improves to 7-0

The Booker High boys tennis team defeated Southeast 6-1 March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 28, 2024
Sandy Baptist Church retains Old-Florida charm in Myakka City

The congregation has worked to keep the doors open after Hurricane Ian tore through the 120-year-old church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee crash closes both lanes of I-75

All lanes of I-75 between S.R. 70 and University Parkway have reopened following a tanker truck crash late Monday.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 30, 2016
Your Black Tie 03.31.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

  • Black Tie
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 5, 2025
Sarasota church celebrates Fourth of July with special gathering

The Church of the Redeemer celebrates Independence Day with barbeque, music, prayer and fireworks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview 2011: Rivalries Redrawn

After the Florida High School Athletic Association introduced new district classifications earlier this year, Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy all will face new opponents when the regular season officially kicks off Sept. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Columnist . |
  • November 23, 2018
How I Sleigh Christmas

While your stockings were hung by the chimney with care, I was out in Lakewood Ranch upping my Santa game.

  • LWR Life
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