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Results for: Scoop Hero Mesa is a local poop scooping company in Mesa, AZ

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 21, 2016
Longboaters reminisce on holiday memories and mishaps

From cats knocking over the Christmas tree to lighting Hanukkah candles with grandchildren, the holidays are a time for memories, good or bad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 2, 2015
Refugee Rule of One

Before you become part of the chorus of altruists chastising Florida Gov. Rick Scott for wanting a pause on Syrian refugees, you should apply Arthur Laffer’s Rule of One.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore, Max Gulker |
  • January 10, 2024
Florida social media law: Unconstitutional

Gov. DeSantis and the Legislature claim they are taking back the public square from big tech. But what they are doing is infringing on free speech.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2023
Hermitage Fellows find success on and off Broadway

A fellowship at Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Beach can spark creative breakthroughs.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 15, 2023
Stand-up paddler celebrates the sport at Benderson Park

Seychelle Webster, a Guinness World Record holder, won sprint and distance events at the 2023 ICF World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 4, 2024
Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • December 23, 2020
Longboat Key historic cottages planning to move in 2021

The cottages currently sit at 521 Broadway St. in the Longbeach Village neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
Senior facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to receive vaccine

Assisted living facilities in Lakewood Ranch begin to vaccinate residents and staff

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 23, 2020
Underground electricity coming soon to Longboat

The project is projected to cost about $49.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 28, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Trouble on the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2021
Residents push for change to Gulfstream roundabout

Although construction has already begun, public input could lead the city to alter plans for a major U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2021
Laurel Park residents target short-term rental

The neighborhood association succeeded in getting the city to respond to a property that was allowing one-night stays.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 29, 2021
Leaders express concerns about spotty wireless service

The town of Longboat Key is trying to partner with a private provider to improve service on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 14, 2021
Unleashed at work

Therapy animals are becoming more commonplace in the workplace.

  • Health
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 21, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Splendid opportunity

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams comes to East County area

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 10, 2021
Town to consider ballot requests for density changes

On May 18, commissioners are set to consider three referendums.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 3, 2021
WBTT helps students connect with Black history

WBTT partnered with Jazz Club of Sarasota and Sarasota Schools to teach students about Black history through music and theater.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Cops Corner 11.19.09

A caller reported that a dog had been constantly barking in an adjacent apartment. The caller told officers that the apartment in which the dog was housed also held the circuit breakers for the entire building and said he believed it was illegal for a dog to be in there.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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