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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 12, 2020
A shoutout to Florida’s elections officials and staffs

With each screw-up, elections supervisors and the Legislature reformed and refined the system to the point now that Florida’s elections system is a national model and gold standard.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 18, 2021
Longboat Key commissioners discuss Town Center site at retreat

Longboat Key leaders discussed several projects, including the future of the Town Center site and a Sarasota County-operated library on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Celebratory milestones for Longboat Key

Thanks to developer Chuck Whittall’s passion and perseverance and the Town Commission’s support, the Residences at St. Regis will mark a positive historic turning point for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 29, 2023
Jay Leno receives career award from Sarasota film fest

The comedian was presented with the Sarasota Film Festival Career Achievement Award after his performance at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles spark conversation on Longboat

The conversation has returned as the town debates how best to serve residents with electric vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • February 7, 2023
Smart watch incorrectly watches out for wearer

Wrist-worn tech calls police, but there wasn't anything wrong. This and other police reports on Longboat Key in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 16, 2023
Empath Health asks for a helping hand

Empath Health is in need of volunteers who want to help patients, families and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • March 15, 2022
Ukrainians on Longboat Key organize donations, information

As they try to help their people from afar, Longboat Key's Ukrainian community have become de facto experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 14, 2022
Turtles and manatees take center stage in reboot of 'Wild Kingdom' at Mote

The revival of the iconic TV show of the 1960s through 1980s focuses on conservation and science.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 15, 2022
Christ Church gives the gift of reading

About 40 children from the 13th Avenue Dream Center were treated to a feast, toys and a visit from Santa on Dec. 14 at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Cops Corner

Nov. 25 Gator grab 9:32 a.m. -- 400 block of GMD. Vehicle Larceny. A woman reported that someone stole her crocodile purse valued at $2,000 from the passenger seat of her unlocked car while she was inside a gas station paying for her gas. The purse contained a payroll check, her Social Security card, credit cards, a checkbook and $10 in cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Cops Corner

7:34 a.m. -- 2000 block of Harbour Links Drive. Suspicious Circumstance. A man reported someone trespassing at his neighbor's residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Resident celebrates 101st birthday

Mae O'Neil was the first resident to move into The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 19, 1908.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
Resident celebrates 101st birthday

Mae O'Neil was the first resident to move into The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living. She was born Sept. 19, 1908.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 6 All bark 7:16 p.m. -- 500 block of Spinnaker Lane. Animal Nuisance. Police responded to a noise complaint and found two dogs barking loudly. The homeowner was issued a written warning, and he agreed to keep his sliding doors closed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 1, 2009
YMCA swim team makes waves

With 120 members, the Lakewood Ranch YMCA swim team has nearly tripled in size since the team first formed in 2004.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.09.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 17, 2009
Musician accepted to Interlochen camp

Emily Blandon Kovar, 14, leaves for the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 20, 2009
Fitness routine gets personal

Aerobic grandma tells how she keeps in shape

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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