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

  • By Christopher Miller |
  • July 27, 2011
Ranch teen wins martial arts tourney

For the second year, Tiffany Butz, 13, was crowned champion of the 12-13 age division of the U.S. Open Martial Arts Challenge tournament July 1-2, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 31, 2011
Bed-tax figures suggest Key is getting sleepier

Longboat Key is getting sleepier, according to the latest bed-tax collection figures. The island's share of collections of tourist development taxes - which are paid on rentals of less than six months - is down compared to other communities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties for the most recent nine months for which figures are available.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2011
Student earns camp's high honor

The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Brandon Luckett was named the MVP of Football University's football camp in both March and April.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 14, 2011
Rosedale residents open course, hearts to students

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club treated children from Moody Elementary School to lunch and golfing at the course Dec. 6 and 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 11, 2011
Siesta Village maintenance responsibilities to be specified

As Sarasota County staff and the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. work on revising the ordinance governing Village upkeep, the parties have agreed the changes will spell out clearly which entity does what.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 17, 2011
Candidates prepare for runoff

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland have two months to secure as many votes as possible to wrap up the District 1 race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
Thunder hurdler races toward title

ODA senior Brian Ragone hasn't lost a 300-meter hurdle race so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 29, 2012
Legoman Land lands on Siesta

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota County officials approved construction of a new Legoman Land theme park on Siesta Key Beach, due to the success of LEGOLAND Theme Park, in Winter Haven.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Michael Staikos

Cardinal Mooney sophomore Michael Staikos has been playing goalkeeper since he was 9 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • January 16, 2013
What's the digital Deali-O?

By now you've seen advertisements throughout our newspapers and on our Web site, YourObserver.com, promoting how you can save with us with deals, win great prizes with contests, search for local businesses with Store Around the Corner and get daily updates with our Daily Headlines broadcast and more.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 20, 2012
Street artist, MTO, reveals new mural

School Avenue's Sarasota Fight and Fitness Club is the home of MTO's newest mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 14, 2012
Film Review: 'Skyfall'

What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Mustangs fall short in semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its historic season come to a close with a 3-2 loss to St. Augustine Nov. 13, at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 30, 2013
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Film Society has Hollywood dreams; Sarasota senior publishes memoir; Holly takes a Two-Day 'vacation'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sub Zero ice cream adds its own sweetness to the Key; Lobster Pot updates its menu with new lunch items

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 23, 2020
Booker girls soccer coach brings fresh approach

Jammie Jordan brings experience from football to help rebuild a program in disarray.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
Free webinar deals with COVID-19 scams

The webinar will teach residents tips on how to avoid scams.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • September 16, 2020
Funeral home planned for Lakewood Ranch

Robert Toale and Sons is in the permitting stage for a Lakewood Ranch Boulevard/44th Avenue location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Football's back, and it just feels right

Being on the gridiron acts as a balm for the soul.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
Siesta Key valet stand sparks concern

A brief issue associated with a new valet operation speaks to a larger question regarding parking management.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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