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

  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 6, 2013
Dementia expert trains local first responders

One in eight older Americans has Alzheimer's disease.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 25, 2020
Girl dies after rescue from surf at Siesta Key's public beach

10-year-old girl was from Lake Wales, police said.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 3, 2017
Caps off to ODA graduates

ODA graduates largest class in 92-year history.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 26, 2013
ULI plans October visit

The Urban Land Institute is coming to town Oct. 20 to Oct. 25 to meet with 100 residents to discuss Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 28, 2014
Groin permit expected in April

A federal permit for two sand saving structures will be issued on or before April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 22, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 25, 2013
Firefighters Benevolent Fund treasurer arrested

A man at the center of a scandal that robbed more than $220,000 from the Firefighters Benevolent Fund is facing felony charges.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 26, 2013
Selby Garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza 2013

The Selby Gardens will hold their Family Extravaganza, Wednesday Nov. 27 through Sunday Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2024
17-year-old male dies in an east Bradenton shooting Friday

A 17-year-old Parrish male is arrested on probable cause of manslaughter with a firearm.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2012
Election contenders emerge

A case of identity theft has a Siesta Key resident contemplating running for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 4, 2016
Renters and owners, beware

A common scam continues to lure prospective renters with fake listings on sites like Craigslist.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 2, 2025
25 years devoted to liberty

For a quarter-century on the Fourth of July, we have used this page as a reminder of the magnitude of 1776.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 12, 2012
City budget deficit now stands at $3.3 million

The city of Sarasota's budget deficit for fiscal year 2012-13 has been reduced from $5.9 million to $3.3 million, in part, because of an unexpected increase in property values.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 7, 2013
Destination: Historic Arcadia

Historic downtown Arcadia is a gem for antique shopping - its main draw. If you've been saving it for a rainy day, now's your time to mosey to this charming, sleepy town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 15, 2014
World Cup sensation Tim Howard has roots on Key

Tim Howard's mother, Esther Cook, is a Sarasota resident who previously lived on Longboat Key, and his grandparents were longtime Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

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

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