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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 14, 2010
History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Power to the people: Longboat Key to consider adding more EV charging stations

Bayfront Park is the only public place in Longboat Key that offers an electric vehicle charger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 19, 2023
Bobby Jones course architect reflects on why 'Sarasota has me for life'

Richard Mandell explains how old-school course design was blended with modern water management to create a fun course that's true to the Donald Ross plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 30, 2013
Memorable experience: James Kangas

James Kangas, an 87-year-old World War II 8th Air Force veteran and former ball turret gunner, relived his time in the belly of a B-17 at the Wings of Freedom Tour.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 20, 2020
Bishop, Dominick sworn in to Longboat Key Town Commission

The town of Longboat Key did its best to practice social distancing when B.J. Bishop and Sherry Dominick were sworn in on Monday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 7, 2018
Whitney Beach looks back on 50 years

In 1968, Gordon Whitney sold his Whitney Beach property to Paul Neal. Fifty years later, the community is thriving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2015
Master of the Charity Stripe

Sarasota resident won a pair of gold medals in free throw shooting and spot field goal shooting at the Florida Senior Games Dec. 12, in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • November 19, 2025
Fiber Friends of Lakewood Ranch will give you the needle

Whether it is knitting, crocheting or sewing, these club members can spin a yarn that will keep you interested.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2026
Audubon eyes go to the skies in Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota Audubon Society hosts Lakewood Ranch walks in the hopes of generating interest in the club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 15, 2020
Harry's Continental Kitchens plans to expand dining area, create more parking spots

The plan calls to add 14 additional parking spots along St. Jude's Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 19, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Parental discretion advised

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Tom Harmer |
  • May 2, 2022
Longboat Key's May newsletter

Town manager Tom Harmer's monthly report on town happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
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  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 23 Safe and secure 9:33 p.m. - 500 block of Schooner Lane. Alarm. Police responded to an alarm and found a sliding glass door to a home unlocked. The door was secured and the alarm was reset.

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