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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Crossing issueneeds lots of attention; 'Occupy' groups nothing like tea party

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • June 6, 2023
Former commodore duo take command of love, career and retirement

Curtiss and Martha Schantz recounted their years as commodores at Bird Key Yacht Club and their unlikely meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 4, 2025
Actually, we're in safe zone

Over a 125-year period, Manatee and Sarasota counties have been among the safest coastal counties in Florida when it comes to hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Little League U10 All-Stars reach state tournament

The team made its run to states by playing small ball as a complete unit.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 22, 2026
Soccer club provides free space to grow and socialize

With soccer being such a popular sport in Lakewood Ranch, Carrie David wanted to provide a free option for players of all ages and skill levels to play together.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key for Feb. 16-22

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota-Manatee this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 7, 2016
Retired firemen talk about painful reminders of 9/11

Fifteen years later, Lakewood Ranch residents still battle the memories.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 23, 2024
Funding hiccup downsizes affordable housing project, for now

The city of Sarasota approves Amaryllis Park Place III with one less building than planned because of county funding timing complications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
East County celebrates life of beloved teacher

Students, friends, family and colleagues honored Braden River Middle School orchestra teacher Elizabeth "Betsy" Faye Gough Sept. 19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 17, 2020
Renaissance Man

Nati Shabbat is bringing a higher quality of sound to Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 21, 2019
Understanding heart rate and health

If heart rate readings seem like a jumble of numbers, cardiologist El Shahawy is here to help dispel your confusion and arm you with knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2024
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building

A subject exposes himself to the world after being told not to loiter at the building's entrance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 13, 2023
School board calls for Bridget Ziegler's resignation

Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler has been embattled by controversy but gave no indication that she would resign from her position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 2, 2024
A Mark Twain enthusiast tackles an age-old story

Alan Kitty brings his play "Original Sin" to Tree Fort Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 12, 2024
Manatee Community Concert Band kicks off a new season

The Manatee Community Concert Band is open to all ages and skill levels, but members must read sheet music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 3, 2026
Manatee County Appraiser promises to fix costly mistake in this year's tax rolls

The town of Longboat Key doesn't know how much an error by the Manatee County Property Appraiser cost it in 2025 tax revenue, estimating it to be at least $500,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 5, 2023
Siesta Key property shares tales of two homes — one of which is legendary

Every house has a story or two to tell. But this home on Siesta Key has so many that it’s hard to tell where to begin.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Keely Carney |
  • February 27, 2012
Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

Sharing a SAM: How a Hotel Regular Renewed my Faith in Mankind

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 11, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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