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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2010
OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

OUR VIEW: Horse by committee

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • December 4, 2013
Ask Otus: 'Do Plants Have Sex?'

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 14, 2023
FST's 'Little Shop of Horrors' gives a foul-mouthed plant its close-up

Florida Studio Theatre uses four different puppets to play Audrey II as the carnivorous plant grows.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 21, 2025
A dramatic update brings a Country Club home into the future

A well-loved family home gets a stylish refresh — proving that smart updates and staging can make all the difference for resale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 25, 2023
2023 Small Business Awards reveal a caring community

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's awards highlighted area businesses that are positioned for continued success and have provided opportunities for the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2021
Cringe Blog: "The Skeleton Key" and "The Empty Man" bring the atmospheric horror

"The Skeleton Key" is on Peacock, and "The Empty Man" is on HBO Max.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
VFW Post 12055 named All-American

VFW Post 12055 recently earned national recognition, taking home all-American honors during the VFW National Convention in St. Louis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Snider |
  • February 21, 2025
Fire chief prepares to pass the torch of public safety

Lee Whitehurst's passion to become a firefighter was kindled as a teenager. Five decades later, with retirement looming, he remains devoted to the craft.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer team tops Lady Bobcats; Cougars basketball coasts to victory; SMA basketball falls to St. Pete Canterbury; Lady Sailors cruise past Lady Tarpons

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 5, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All-American Family Day

The Orioles, in partnership with the Patterson Foundation's Legacy of Valor campaign, invites Sarasota families to its All-American Family Day and Concert Sunday, April 6. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly, hands-on activities all day at the concourse of Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 12, 2015
Observer video team highlights Sarasota and Longboat summer happenings

From hot dog eating contest to cute kittens and puppies, Observer reporters have summed up the summer months with compelling content to catch snow birds up on area happenings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 6, 2026
Longboat gallery spotlights local quilting artist

With some of her detailed works taking six years to make, artist Peg Green invests extensive research, rich stories and fine details into her quilts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 20, 2020
Longboat commissioners to vote Aug. 31 on extension of mandatory mask policy

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold an emergency virtual meeting on Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 19, 2011
HEAD TO HEAD

The Out-of-Door Academy's Brett Timmons and Lakewood Ranch's Shawn Trent served as the head coaches for their respective counties in the 19th Annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl Jan. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2020
His nose knows termites in Sarasota and Manatee counties

Termite-sniffing dog is ready to hunt for problems in East County.

  • East County
  • News
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