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

  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 27, 2025
Billy Horschel Invitational shows why The Concession is ready for a greater future

The Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour event was held Oct. 20-22 at the Lakewood Ranch-based golf club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 23, 2018
Jewish Film Festival will explore the theme of 'Israel: Yesterday and Today'

The Ninth Annual Naiditch Family Foundation Jewish Film Festival details 70 years of human experience in Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman seeks donations for backpack program

Judy Balmer hopes to donate 800 backpacks through Stillpoint Mission to distribute to low-income families.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2012
Letter to the Editor

We will miss the people at Publix

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2019
Charity another of Santa's secrets in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch residents help local family in need with Christmas gifts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2013
Former Crew rower steers Sharks

Sarasota High graduate and Nova Southeastern University coxswain Courtney Berger will return home to compete in the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 27, 2011
SPORTS BRIEFS

Lakewood Ranch relay sets new school record; Braden River Rage win Junior Showcase; Out-of-Door Academy baseball sets record for wins; Ranch High defender signs with Sand Sharks

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 10, 2014
American Dreamer

A swashbuckling Longboat businessman with a made-for-the-movies life story has plotted a large expansion. It's a $10 million initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 7, 2011
Market Watch: Dollars and no sense equals indebted mess

A little more than three years ago, in March 2008, the U.S. national debt was $9.4 trillion. In the 925 days since then, our national debt has risen to almost $15 trillion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 7, 2013
Celestial Community

Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of family worship and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 31, 2024
Observer recommends

Republican voters have solid choices to replace Rep. Tommy Gregory for House District 72. One candidate’s qualifications stand above the others.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 3, 2024
Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • April 1, 2026
Longboat Garden Club's efforts help beautify and nurture a community

The Longboat Key Garden Club has spent decades transforming public spaces, supporting local causes and proving that gardening can be both glamorous and hands-on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2020
Car lot plan advances in Manatee County

County planning board approves auto sales as a potential use for a parcel near GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • June 28, 2019
Longboat commissioners meet for last time before recess

Commissioners heard about plans for the town's fire stations: The south station will be razed and rebuilt and the north station will be renovated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 14, 2018
Seal the Unicorp deal

As the Town Commission sits for the final approval of the Unicorp plan to redevelop the Colony, the nitpicking continues. Commissioners: For the good of all, please don’t capitulate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2017
Meals on Wheels makes compelling introductions

Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 24, 2015
Jerry Bilik says if it ain't Baroque, fix it

Composer Jerry Bilik is on a mission to put classical music back in the mainstream by appealing to listeners — not musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
Condo owners complain of mold

Two neighboring couples and residents in River Strand's Verandas say their air-conditioning units caused $80,000 worth of damage.

  • East County
  • News
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