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Results for: Rebelsfunding Discount Code "HPK90" Get 50% off On All Challanges

  • By David Conway |
  • November 9, 2017
Selby Gardens master plan draws questions

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hopes to grow its bayfront campus, but there are seeds of doubt among neighboring residents.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • October 6, 2015
Homelessness headlines City Commission meeting

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission discussed a lawsuit challenging the city’s no-lodging ordinance and a meeting with Sarasota County regarding a strategy for addressing homelessness issues.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy |
  • August 14, 2025
Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 8, 2026
Manatee Technical College flying into SRQ with new aviation program

The Aviation Maintenance Technician School is on schedule to open in January 2027.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2011
Steps to a new solution

Sarasota contractor Fred Derr thinks the town of Longboat Key should consider a beach alternative that has worked on three separate portions of Casey Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 21, 2023
96-unit attainable housing project proposed for Tamiami Trail

All units will be priced at an attainable level for renters at 80% or below area median income.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Ranch eyesore demolished

A Lakewood Ranch home that burned down in September 2008 was demolished Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High baseball uses nine pitchers

With the arms of nine pitchers, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team is poised to make another run toward Port St. Lucie and an elusive state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
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APRIL FOOLS - Mud wrestling coming to Premier; Jerry Springer enters local race; Occupy Myakka movement halted

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 3, 2019
Sanctuary's paver project fits together for a new look

Condo community spruces up its grounds with a project to replace the original bricks laid decades ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 5, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 3, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 10 Recap

Alex pretty much asks for someone's hand in marriage (not even kidding) and there are a bunch of cliffhangers that we're really upset about.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 19, 2025
County ends funding of Manatee EDC

Other public and private sources still exist, but commissioners question the value of their contribution.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • April 29, 2025
Local mural artist volunteers his talent to beautify McNeal Elementary

Alex Benson has painted three murals at the Lakewood Ranch school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 30, 2024
Sarasota Youth Opera provides a home for the next generation of singers

All 74 members of the company will be on stage for "The Hobbit" from Nov. 9-10.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 30, 2017
Organization seeks signatures for Beach Road ballot initiative

Reopen Beach Road gave a presentation at the Siesta Key Association meeting in August, in an effort to get more signatures on their attempts to amend the county charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • 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 Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2024
USF's long-awaited Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nearly complete

Building the hall and student center on the small campus proved to be a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Readers share their love stories

From buses to dog parks, residents have met their soul mates in many places. But their stories have one common element: lots of love.

  • Longboat Key
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