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

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
Council recommends lower Beach Road speed

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council this week approved a Siesta Key Condominium Association request to lower the speed limit from 35 to 30 mph on the section of Beach Road that includes the public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
New beach sign in the works

At the County Commission's direction, county staff is assembling a group of representatives from the Key and interested members of the public to create new signage about the Siesta Public Beach being No. 1 in the United States.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 11, 2011
Edibles: 'When it's pizza night at your house ...'

Today, pizza is everywhere and everything. Some fans stay close to the tried and true; others are more adventurous, exploring the likes of the Ritz-Carlton's cremini mushroom white pizza. But even the most devoted bec fin brings a pizza home once in a while. Here are some folks' choices across demography and geography.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 13, 2011
Innocent voice

Journalist-turned-playwright Steven Drukman shows off his morals in the world premiere of "The Innocents" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
K2 crisis hits close to home

An "herbal incense" known as K2 or K2 Spice is addictive and is causing worrisome side effects in those taking it. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently banned the product for six more months.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Ban the booze on the beach

It's more than a little disconcerting that Sarasota County allows alcohol on Siesta Beach - the lifeblood of the area's tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Circle gets down to business

The new year will bring new offerings on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 1, 2012
Have you registered to vote?

Have you registered to vote?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2013
How Will We Pay? Diversifying revenues and lowering property taxes

On the heels of a discussion about growth in Manatee County came another Jan. 15 workshop about how to pay for it.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 22, 2020
Gentle giant Jack Peffley dies at 72

The man was known for his kindness, readiness to help, and his loud pants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 24, 2020
Riverview football is undefeated despite offensive challenges

The Rams have a big test in Venice High this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 25, 2018
Baseball clinic gets a standing "O"

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a clinic for Lakewood Ranch YCMA summer campers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota School Board, District 5: Pamela Gavette

Meet this candidate

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival founder dies

Lakewood Ranch's Frank Shea, beloved for his volunteer work, dies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 26, 2020
Ikebana artists keep creating in isolation

Terri Ruebusch, a Longboat Key-based ikebana artist, created with what she could find.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 27, 2020
A trip through the unknown for Lakewood Ranch-area travel agents

Some people are eager to travel again while others are more hesitant

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 3, 2020
Strong-armed ODA signal-caller has received SEC offer

Tyler Beasley has been continuing to work during the offseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota app provides easy communication between law enforcement and public

See It, Say It, Send It uses location services to help citizens report suspicious activity and law enforcement deliver important information.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 20, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Row, row again

Sarasota resident gets back in the boat after decades away.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • April 20, 2017
Magic: SMART’s badge of honor

Annual derby celebration raises money for riding therapy program.

  • East County
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