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

  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 13, 2017
Dads on duty

Gullett Elementary initiates program to get more dads involved at school.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • January 6, 2015
Recipe for Success: Eric Bein

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see familiar faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2014
Crowning Achievement

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fifth consecutive district championship with a 3-0 victory against Braden River Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 21, 2013
Racking up W's: Ashley Bongart

Ashley Bongart spent the summer traveling to some of the region's top USTA and College ITA tournaments in hopes of improving her game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 26, 2014
Blazers season ends in Final Four

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team fell to Orlando Christian Prep 58-44 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 25, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 13, 2025
How to mentally prepare for storm season

Local acupressure expert offers tips for managing storm-related stress as new hurricane season gets underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Vito Sgroi

The senior for Riverview boys' swimming & diving committed to Arizona last month

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 11, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episodes 11 and 12

MTV smushed two back-to-back episodes into a two-week period while tying in a mid-season-finale for "Siesta Key."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2023
Foundation set for Booker High football to make postseason run

In year two under Head Coach Scottie Littles, the Tornadoes want to make a leap.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 2, 2020
Cringe Blog: I can't wait to watch life tear you apart

The month-long celebration kicks off with "Stoker" and "Ready or Not."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 30, 2021
St. Regis developers seek town approval ahead of October groundbreaking

Following demolition, deals and deliberations, St. Regis project is on the verge of final approval. Here's what to expect in the next two months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 30, 2022
Theatre Odyssey spurs playwright's metamorphosis

Connie Schindewolf gained courage to show her art to the world by participating in the Ten-Minute Play Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2022
A funny thing happened on the way to the safe space

Laughter is contagious in the Asolo Rep’s upcoming production of “Eureka Day.” Here’s a diagnosis of where the humor comes from.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2010
Sorting through Ranch's red tape

Town Hall is the command center for both the CDDs and the HOAs. But how do the two entities work together?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2011
Football Preview: Braden River Pirates

The Braden River High football team learned the value of teamwork Aug. 10-13 during its trip to Warren Willis Camp in Fruitland Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
The Observer interviews American Ballet Theatre soloist Sarah Lane

Look out, Sarasota. Natalie Portman's famous dancing double will pirouette her way to town this month for the Carreño Dance Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2021
2021 Digital Year in Review

We bring you the best of YourObserver.com from 2021.

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