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Results for: Pococo Discount Code : "AVA" Get 20% Off On Galaxy Projector Star Projector

  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 24, 2025
UTC Kids Club: Gameland offers small children a host of activities

Geared toward children under 6, the event is hosted at The Green at UTC on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 11, 2025
Up-and-coming business celebrates wins at Meet Greet Eat

The Longboat Key business community took the opportunity to connect with residents at this 19th annual chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Think you know America? Try this Fourth of July quiz

Did you know . . .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch student helps classmates primp for prom

As prom approaches at Lakewood Ranch High, one students seeks to make it accessible for others.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 22, 2025
Ordinance to raise max boat dock, lift height passed by planning board

With final approval from the Longboat Key Town Commission, the ordinance would allow homeowners to raise boats higher for protection from high surges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 11, 2024
Planning Board rejects downtown condo tower, but appeal likely

The Sarasota Planning Board says the 342-foot-tall condo Obsidian lacks sufficient retail frontage. Developers argue no building can be built at 1260 N. Palm Ave. under current city requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 7, 2021
State reps hear pitch on Siesta Key incorporation

Support from legislators is essential if Siesta Key is going to become its own town, but some elected officials aren't necessarily sold on the idea.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 10, 2021
New challenge for BotTanks in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's gifted STEM students must compete virtually in the FIRST program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
County accused of bid rigging

A lawsuit claims Sarasota County allowed a company to write language in a county contract bid that would be favorable to that company, which eventually won the bid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 13, 2010
District considers policy change

The proposed policy would prevent Manatee teachers from posting negative comments about the district, students or employees on social-networking sites.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 18, 2011
Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
FULL STORY: Brown gets second term

Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will each get another year in their posts after two unanimous votes by the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 26, 2020
Citizens Academy pulls back curtain on local government

The weekly seven-part course provided access to several departments of Longboat town government and the people who work for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Q+A with Steve Olmstead

Steve Olmstead has worked for Sarasota County for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2026
Man makes false battery claim to end an argument

Police were called to an alleged battery only to learn a man called 911 to get his ex-girlfriend to leave him alone. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 9, 2015
North Trail remains on the the edge of revitalization

While advocates of revitalizing the northern gateway to Sarasota are bullish on a new residential project, they remain wary of tricky zoning issues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 20, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 22-28

Key Chorale heralds the changing of the seasons, highlighting a week full of theater, live music and dance.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 1, 2021
Sunshine Kids pampered by Sirius Day Spa in Sarasota area

University Park's Sirius Day Spa welcomes the Sunshine Kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Billy Snyder

The Riverview boys lacrosse senior scored a game-winning goal against Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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