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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By David Conway |
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2014
Our View

How to divvy the tourist tax

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 27, 2016
She's got spirit

Braden River graduate earns spot on Dolphins' cheerleading squad.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2016
Top Story — July: Braden River graduate makes Dolphins cheerleading squad

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 22, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Oliver Boyle

The Sarasota High sophomore scored 15 points Dec. 16 in the Sailors boys basketball team's 62-24 win over Lakewood Ranch High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 1, 2018
Binge Blog: Back in the habit

"Sharp Objects," directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Eliza Scanlen and Chris Messina, and "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza Gonzalez.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 24, 2020
Lots of wonders for those living in Lakewood Ranch

Things to wonder about if you live in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 27, 2024
Longboat tennis player reminisces on his career

Ron Tirapelli shares about his long tennis career and his secrets to winning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 28, 2021
Music on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch set to return on Nov. 5

Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main returns for the first time since March 2020. AND Business owners trumpet return of first Fridays event.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 11, 2019
How about Sarasota traffic cops?

The city of Sarasota should be thinking about the effects of roundabout construction on residents’ and visitors’ experience here. Some customer service with traffic could sure help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 18, 2017
Concerns over beaches, vacation rentals drive priorities

Longboat leaders set list for next legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 25, 2017
Siesta housing project moves forward

Plans for a multifamily beachfront property on Midnight Pass Road generated controversy last year. Now, the developer is proceeding with an adjusted proposal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 16, 2016
Premier Sports Campus the big winner in Showcase

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Braden River senior snags award

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 1, 2011
County to ignore state economic forecasts

Sarasota County staff believe the state's recovery predictions are so unlikely that they jeopardize crucial budget planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - East County: June

Ellen Gerth vows to keep her brother from benefiting from their mother's death.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 7, 2022
Rezone approval clears way for development by Lake Manatee State Park

Despite protests, the Manatee County Commission clears the way for development near Lake Manatee State Park.

  • East County
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