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Results for: Shokz Discount Code : "SKV10" Get 10% Off On Your Purchase

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 18, 2013
Siesta Key retailers push for regulation changes

Overlay District revisions will need support from the island's three associations, county commission says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 19, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday for more restrictive countywide noise restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 5, 2023
Freedom Fest kicks off Longboat Key's Fourth of July just right

The Longboat Key Chamber started its Independence Day celebration with a butterfly release, a patriotic dog costume contest and the shortest parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2012
Our View: Options to fix the meter mess

Don't do it. Don't tear out the downtown parking meters. Just bag them for now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 15, 2023
Planning at Premier Park in Lakewood Ranch progresses slowly

Manatee District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner said he would like county staff to "step on the gas" in building the Premier Park aquatics and racket center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'

APRIL FOOLS - Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 20, 2020
Paradise Center welcomes Longboat Key residents to its new space

A successful open house drums up success for the expanded organization's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 25, 2024
Longboat commission to discuss project finance options at upcoming meeting

Finance Director Sue Smith breaks down how the town’s debt works and how it will change in the upcoming fiscal year as necessary projects get started.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 15, 2023
Veterinarian’s love of polo runs through everything she does

Dr. Margaux Buchanan, an equine veterinarian and polo player, raises Appaloosas on her 12-acre Menagerie Farm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2009
Commission wants more budget cuts

The Town Commission would like to see the $498,740 deficit eliminated and a millage rate that is as low as possible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2022
Building height incentive removed from city comprehensive plan amendment — for now

Citing a lack of accurate public knowledge about building heights, the commission moves the proposed amendment to add downtown density to create attainable housing onto Tallahassee without taller buildings as a tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • July 29, 2009
Auto burglars target communities out east

Nearly 30 vehicles in four East County and North Manatee neighborhoods have been burglarized since June. The most recent rash of break-ins occurred in Mill Creek July 24-26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Our View: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice. Typically a losing proposition for taxpayers with respect to ROI - return on investment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Good People'

For some folks, losing a job is the end of the world. Case in point: Margie Walsh (Denise Cormier), the protagonist of David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Good People,' the latest offering at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2013
Football Preview: Booker Tornadoes

Booker senior left tackle Najee White is hoping to secure a starting position in his first season with the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 7, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2010
SmartFarm hosts first fundraiser

Members of the Lakewood Ranch SmartFarm will be pouring the beverages of your choice during The Polo Grill's Charity Bartending Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helen Herkes took this sunrise photo from the Longbeach Village, on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Greenbrook resident Edie Abate took this photo of the sun setting over Lido Beach after a storm.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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