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

  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 14, 2026
'Topless' sunbathers get visit from Longboat police

Two women in their 20s had the police called on them on Longboat Key. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2010
Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant reported some information on a white male who could be involved in some vandalism activities that happened at the address.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 22, 2014
Vitale publishes new book

As legendary basketball coach and ESPN commentator sits in the shade of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's tennis facility, watching youth volley balls across the tennis court, he has one thing on his mind: impacting children affected by cancer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Rev. Brock Patterson leads Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Patterson comes from Arkansas and takes the place of the recently retired Rev. Bill Friederich.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 4, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Josh Thomas

The junior talks developing speed and his goals for the track and field season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 21, 2015
Q+A with Ted Smith

The bond between military personnel extends beyond the term of service for Sarasota County Veterans Commission Vice President and Chaplain Ted Smith.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • September 17, 2014
Three Things: The Good Old Days

Sarasota back in the day was a world unto itself - off the beaten path, a quirky resort peopled by eccentric bohemians, circus folk and no-nonsense natives.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 28, 2025
Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 28, 2024
Planning & Zoning chair to move from Longboat and board position

David Green spent six years on Longboat Key's Planning and Zoning Board. His resignation, effective in May, was a decision to move closer to family.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 30, 2017
A legacy of learning

The community gives back to honor former Superintendent Lori White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 2, 2020
Ringing strong

Marjorie Klotz, 104, rings the bell for St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2021
Howl-O-Ween brings thrills and chills for families

The movie night event was held Oct. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 22, 2010
Cubbie goes on the prowl backstage (VIDEO)

Heidi Kurpiela and her limelight loving pug, Cubbie, made their stage debut June 5 in Jane Martin's 'Talking With,' at Tampa's Carrollwood Playhouse. Here's a backstage peek at the all-female cast quietly rehearsing their lines on opening night. Not only did the pug steal the show, he almost stole the dressing room brownies.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 8, 2011
Just the Stats 6.09.11

See the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 22, 2011
Lakewood falls to top-ranked Tampa Blake

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team believed it could compete with the top-ranked team in the state.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • August 22, 2017
Lemur reserve in Myakka seeking help during hurricane season

The Myakka City Lemur Reserve has created a wish list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 30, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: 67th annual Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron is hosting the 67th annual Labor Day Regatta this weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2010
OUR VIEW: Local boy makes good

Everyone loves that headline. And everyone loves to see stories of achievement like that of Mikel Hollaway, the city of Sarasota's new police chief.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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