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

  • By Yusuke Horiguchi |
  • November 24, 2014
My View

Officials must work together for peak traffic relief

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • December 9, 2014
Home of the Month: The Deep Blue Goodbye

John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 13, 2014
Systems Ready

Sarasota and Manatee counties will jointly install a radio communications network that will improve EMS and other services along University Parkway and in the region.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

All three plans received low grades, but there's good news: The study used measures from 2012, before the plans froze.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 16, 2013
Master of Macabre

The Powel Crosley Estate is perfect for weddings, but it's also perfect for the graphic and thrilling Poe stories this Halloween.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 14, 2024
Pennsylvania Mennonites help Pinecraft residents with flood damage

The Plain Compassion Crisis Response seeks more volunteers as it begins to assist with flood damage in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2024
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball moves on from state championship defeat

The Cougars lost 75-51 to Miami Country Day School on March 1 in Lakeland.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2025
A huge interview with Big George Foreman

The heavyweight champion taught us all about the benefits of having a little compassion.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2023
Manatee County hopes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms in timely manner

Buying the property through its environmentally significant lands program could be a lengthy process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 18, 2025
Sarasota church The Harvest encourages community unity at Diverse Fest

Residents of all ages turned out for the third annual Diverse Fest at The Harvest Sarasota, which aims to uplift community members from all walks of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 9, 2025
Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2024
Rowdy teen leaves cellphone in ride-hailing after turbulent trip

The driver ordered disruptive teen riders out of the vehicle on the Ringling Bridge. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
SMR ignited trust for fire district growth

In 1994, there was only one fire station. Now, East Manatee Fire Rescue has 10 stations and a training tower.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 25, 2024
Charter boat program would limit county park access to 124 permits

The Sarasota County Commission received task force recommendation to govern use of public park gulf access by private tour operators. The bidding would start at $1,200 each.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Request to demolish historic Sarasota house tabled by City Commission

Developer Orange Pineapple LLC wants a permit to take down the historic McAlpin House if it can't find a place to move it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 20, 2023
In its return to downtown Sarasota, Chasen Galleries goes all in on glass

Chasen Galleries @ The Mark represents artists from all over the world.

  • Arts + Culture
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