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Results for: Betterpic AI Promo Code AVA Get Up To 90% Off On All Plans

  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • November 18, 2020
Food drive charges forward in east Bradenton

Florida Highway Patrol's Stuff the Charger food drive goes until Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 23, 2009
Gilbert says goodbye to P&Z

Planning and Zoning Board member Sandy Gilbert will not apply for a third, three-year term, opening up another vacant planning board spot to be filled next month by the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 29, 2017
Developers plan pair of North Trail projects

A Starbucks and an apartment complex are coming to North Tamiami Trail, a sign that Sarasota colleges are luring development to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 20, 2025
Sarasota prep baseball players to watch in 2025

Don't miss these game-changing players on the diamond this spring.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2011
Commission sides with town on firefighter contract

The Town Commission sided with Town Manager Bruce St. Denis Wednesday on the three issues left to resolve on a one-year firefighter contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 24, 2014
Commission denies Siesta Key building plans

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously denied a variance request to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • May 18, 2012
Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

Real Estate Deal of the Week: Glen Oaks Manor

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Mixon, Matthews sever ties

Justin Matthews, of Matthews Wildlife Rescue, left the East County attraction after one of his animals, a deer named Buckey, was killed by a pack of dogs on the property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 18, 2013
Girls Inc. welcomes its new director

Incoming Executive Director Robin Rose brings passion for children and non-profit experience to Girls Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Casino boats eyeing Longboat's coast

APRIL FOOLS - Some say the plan for a pair of Longboat casino boats is a win, but others believe the town will lose its shirt at the poker table.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 12, 2025
Second development emerges for Sarasota's Cocoanut Avenue site

On the same parcel a prior development attempt failed, a new investor is planning an 11-story condo building at Cocoanut Avenue and Fourth Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 24, 2013
City voices concerns about 2050 changes

Sarasota County is re-examining how it manages growth in unincorporated areas, which has city residents and officials worried about how they might be affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 11, 2024
New $73M fire academy needed now, says County Commission

Sarasota commissioners douse plans to build a pared-down $53.8 million training facility and ask staff to explore additional funding sources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 21, 2019
Reaching daily Fitbit nirvanna

Sarasota residents reflect on their Fitbit challenges and if 10,000 steps is all it's cracked up to be.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2017
Hundreds pack Lakewood Main Street to see Budweiser Clydesdales in Lakewood Ranch

Gold Coast Eagle honored with Ambassadors of Excellence Award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2018
Circus Sarasota gathers diverse acts for standing ovation to the circus arts

Circus Sarasota's latest show, "Ovation," celebrates the 250th anniversary of the modern circus with a seasoned lineup of performers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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