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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2013
City Commission seeks to increase downtown activity

During a busy meeting, commissioners expanded the city's sidewalk cafe regulations, delayed paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage and placed a moratorium on events at St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Groups feel burn of Sunshine

In the wake of a Sunshine Law case against the city of Sarasota, members of neighborhood associations share concerns about their ability to connect with local officials at their meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 2, 2023
The arts have a powerful ally in new Arts Alliance CEO

Brian Hersh, the new CEO of the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, knows that the arts are more than a source of enjoyment. They’re also an economic driver.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 28, 2025
Impact100 awards $876,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The women's giving circle offered grants of $109,500 each to eight local nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 4, 2023
Longboat Lawn Party reaches raffle sales goal of $20,000

Longboaters enjoyed dishes from more than 25 local restaurants at the Kiwanis Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 15, 2023
Musician plays the soundtrack of paradise for events on Longboat

The local performer's comforting, peaceful and positive music sets the tone at Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2023
Wetland regulations set for review by Manatee County

Commissioners say it's premature to believe they will lessen wetland buffers to align with state regulations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 13, 2024
How to get help after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Local, state and national resources are available for those who suffered losses during both hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • April 5, 2023
Water conservation essential to maintain drinkable supply

In 2040, Florida could be short about 337 million gallons of drinking water per day, a UF water resources program assistant told Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Greg Campbell |
  • November 22, 2025
Food for thought at Thanksgiving

Local Chef Greg Campbell talks about the impact of food trucks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
OUR VIEW: A change of view on exemptions

Our friends in the Sarasota business community are not going to like what you're about to read: Our inclination is to vote "no" on the Economic Development Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Exemptions on the Aug. 24 primary ballot in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
Lawyer-turned-playwright Arthur Keyser gets his second act with Players

'Before Steepletop' is the latest work by the Sarasota playwright, who didn't find his talent until retirement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 6, 2025
Mark Vengroff finds his one last career stop the most rewarding

The managing partner of One Stop Housing came from Los Angeles to fulfill his father's legacy of providing affordable housing for the working class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2023
Bird Key Yacht Club provides new shoes for Tennis for Fun athletes

The club raised more than $1,700 to purchase tennis shoes for residents of The Haven and Tennis For Fun participants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 19, 2021
Lt. Colonel USAF (ret) R S “Bud” Freeman

Lt. Colonel USAF (ret) R S “Bud” Freeman, of Longboat Key, FL, passed away Oct 3 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 6, 2023
Beachplace games benefit All Faiths Food Bank

The 18th annual golf tournament at Longboat Key Club included games for non-golfers this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • January 20, 2023
Sailor Circus mixes science and whimsy

Sarasota and Manatee students learned while laughing at the Circus Arts Conservatory’s Education Outreach show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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