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

  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Rev. Brock Patterson leads Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Patterson comes from Arkansas and takes the place of the recently retired Rev. Bill Friederich.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
Rick Kerby: Bringing down the house

Producing artistic director for The Manatee Players, Rick Kerby, is in his ninth season playing just about every role at the company. With a new theater opening in March, the sky's the limit for Kerby and his players.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • October 29, 2013
Memorable dining at Antoine's

Memorable dining at Antoine's

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 10

This week on MTV's most beachy drama there was a breakup, an old flame reignited and potentially a new love triangle.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 2, 2014
Inspector General clears McGonegal of wrongdoing

The Inspector General's Office said allegations against the school district's former leaders do not merit more investigation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Shot Selection

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito leads the state with 33 goals and 45 points, according to MaxPreps.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2023
Quay project changes satisfy Planning Board concerns

The Ritz-Carlton II developer has offered modifications to lessen the impact on the historic Belle Haven building on the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2025
Small events make Lakewood Ranch a big draw

As big events come and go, clubs and organizations highlight talented residents.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Athlete of the Week: TY McLeod

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Ty McLeod went 5-0 to win the 160-pound weight class Jan. 5, at the Third annual Kiwanis Classic At The Ranch Wrestling Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 15, 2022
Music Compound set to open new location in east Bradenton

Braden River Business Park facility will join the Music Compound's original Sarasota location.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 26, 2012
Siesta community rallies around sailing program

Eleven-year-old Hunter Rollins is determined to raise money to keep the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program afloat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 27, 2013
Sheriff asks county for $3 million

After getting $3.2 million from commissioners in September to address salary-compression issues, Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube says he needs more to boost entry-level pay.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2019
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Eighteen holes with an engineering ace

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 21, 2023
Student-designed Lego robots battle in Fab Lab competition

The inaugural Lego RoboRumble competition pits students’ robotic Lego creations against one another for awards, prizes and learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 8, 2024
Hurricane Helene floods Save Our Seabirds, results in one casualty

The nonprofit on Ken Thompson Parkway is working to recover after Hurricane Helene’s storm surge brought up to 4 feet of water throughout the facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 4, 2016
Planned Parenthood 50th Anniversary Gala

More than 500 guests gathered at Powel Crosley Estate for Planned Parenthood's 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 3. Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America President, spoke at the event.

  • Black Tie
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 6, 2022
Six inducted into Sarasota's Circus Ring of Fame

2022 ceremony moves under the big top to welcome half-dozen including Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 20, 2013
Selling tickets and taking names: Mike Marraccini

Mike Marraccini has taken the Sarasota Ballet box office from a room full of cardboard boxes to a real box office.

  • Arts + Culture
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