• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2022
Del Webb swimmer makes a special memory at Special Olympics USA Games

Mary Russell, 24, won a gold medal in the women's 100 yard freestyle (1:30.34) at the event, which was held Jun 5-12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 20, 2022
Lakewood Ranch motorists split over a planned traffic light or roundabout on Lorraine Road

Those who use Lorraine Road agree traffic control is needed but debate whether a signal or a roundabout is needed at Players Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 10, 2021
Manatee County unveils plans for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County commissioners talk about the timeline for Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee Technical College student earns World Cup reporting opportunity

Santiago Valencia, 21, has overcome physical and environmental challenges in the pursuit of his sports reporting dreams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 12, 2022
Braden River High School JROTC drill team passes down keys to success

Drill team leaders prepare underclassmen to continue legacy of success after winning more state championships.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 20, 2022
Longboat leaders lay out hopes for county library teamwork

The library and community center could coincide with tax base effects of the new resort and residences opening in 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 15, 2022
Viral scooter prodigy learns his craft at Payne Park

"Krazy Kai" Haines, 6, has 61,400 followers on Instagram and has earned the attention of extreme sports stars like Tanner Fox and Nitro Circus.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 10, 2021
Manatee County schools' safety layers increase

Manatee County senior teacher vaccinations add another level of safety for district on campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bobbi Larson

Four years ago, Bobbi Larson joined the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance as a way to bring recognition to the American Red Cross-Manatee Chapter. This month, the ARC CEO will begin serving her third year on the alliance's board of directors - this time as chairman.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
More high school students seeking free, reduced-price meals

After the Sarasota County School District Food and Nutrition Services Department made it possible this school year for families to apply online for their children to receive free and reduced-price meals, more high school students have been approved for the aid.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Tyler Whitson |
  • October 1, 2012
This Business in Sarasota: Growlers Pub

This Business in Sarasota: Growlers Pub

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Sarah Felder |
  • March 5, 2013
The Engine 2 Diet challenge with Whole Foods Market Sarasota: week two

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 18, 2019
Mote's Stranding Investigations Program essential to island ecosystem

Program emphasizes learning, even when an animal can't be saved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 22, 2019
Local woman brings STEM education to Lakewood Ranch youth

Tara Bergstrom Merino saw a deficiency in STEM education. She opted to fix it herself by starting a nonprofit program called LWR SAVVY to help fill the gap.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 3, 2018
Events to Attend in 2018

Here are our picks for the most anticipated events of the season.

  • Black Tie
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 26, 2017
Amateur Hour: Beginners learn the art of stand-up

McCurdy’s Humor Institute puts local comedy fans through stand-up bootcamp.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Conversation with Stevie Freeman-Montes

The city's new sustainability manager offers her insight on how Sarasota can become more environmentally conscious.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Charter Review candidates bring experience, new perspectives

Eight residents are vying for the committee slated to evaluate portions of Longboat Key’s charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 14, 2016
Lakewood Ranch uses one-for-all mentality to chase state championship

All 11 Mustangs on the boys basketball team play an important role.

  • East County
  • Sports
« 729 730 731 732 733 734 735 736 737 738 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free