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

  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By H. Terrell Griffin |
  • June 4, 2016
Chapter 3: Trouble in Paradise

If dogs get beach access, will camels follow? Ask the mob at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 2, 2022
Bradenton's Freedom Elementary celebrates its 'A' performance

Braden River Middle School falls to a C grade while the district maintains its B rating.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2023
Sarasota Polo Club season opens Dec. 31 in Lakewood Ranch

Construction slowdowns will keep James and Misdee Miller from building a new clubhouse until after the season.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2019
Welcome back, Sarasota: 10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Here's the best of it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 19, 2022
Important lessons by a not-so-silly rabbit in Myakka City

FFA and 4-H are important programs for sustaining our future farmers and ranchers in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2022
Myakka animal sanctuary survives despite extensive damage from Hurricane Ian

Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary clean up after $60,000 of damage in Myakka.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 19, 2020
How not to make law

Although the idea of merging FSU and New College came as a shock, it is worth exploring. That should have been done before drafting a bill. Lawmakers often forget they are the servants, not kings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 12, 2014
Sarasota Film Festival announces films

Sarasota Film Festival executives announced the 2014 films tonight at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Sarasota Film Festival takes place from April 4 through April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2009
Hilton applies for tourism units

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort is the only property to submit a proposal for additional tourism units. A restaurant and meeting space are also part of the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 8, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Elephant Man'

Bernard Pomerance's 'The Elephant Man' at Venice Theatre introduces us to John Merrick, a deformed man whose very existence challenged late Victorian society to its core.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch High boys lacrosse star has 21 goals through four games.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
SKA dogged about pooch ban

The Siesta Key Association is working with county officials to spread the word that taking dogs on the public beach and not picking up dog waste are both illegal acts.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Brenner lays cards on the table at forum

Vice Mayor David Brenner wouldn't bet on a millage increase. And a recent reference to casinos? He says it's not in the cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 5, 2010
FOREVER A MOM

Ever since her son, Josh Zawacki, was a little boy, East County mom Alison Almy promised him a sibling. On Josh's 21st birthday in 2008, she surprised him with news - she was having triplets.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 18, 2026
What to know about local prep softball as season begins

The Sarasota area's five teams are back in action this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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