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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 22, 2018
An alternative for the arts

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall could find a home at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch megachurch still growing

Grace Community Church bought a new building for its staff and is constructing an overflow parking lot and student center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 21, 2023
Get smokin' with the best barbecue in town

These Sarasota and Manatee hot spots are un-grill-lievable.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 5, 2024
Manatee promises improved water quality after treatment plant upgrades

Manatee County spent $53 million to retrofit the Lake Manatee Water Treatment Plant with ultrafiltration membranes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 8, 2025
Love of cows adds spice to Lakewood Ranch business

Moo-Jitsu is a new spice company that brands itself through a love of cows and jiu jitsu.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2015
Bound for Nationals

More than 50 local athletes will compete in the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships, held this weekend at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 12, 2023
Housing ordinance approved, incentivizing affordable units downtown

The Sarasota City Commission approved incentives for public parking and attainable housing, though the lack of public input remains a point of contention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Max Gulker, Adrian Moore, Marc Scribner |
  • September 10, 2025
Ron DeSantis is dead wrong about AI

The governor seems to convey his fears of negative results over the benefits of AI usage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2022
Temple Beth Israel has announced first co-presidents in its 43 years

Marion Levine and David Gorin, who took the helm in early June, agree that the job is simply too much work for one person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 21, 2011
BRLL announces 11/12 and Junior All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 11-and 12-year-old and Junior All-Star teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Secur-All lights up the office

Too bad we didn't offer a prize for "Best Office" in our "Light Up the Keys" contest, because Secur-all Insurance would have made our list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 24, 2013
Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars win district crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars won the district tournament June 20-21 in Ocala to earn a berth in the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2023
Manatee schools must react to loss of federal emergency funds

After 100 days in new post, Superintendent Jason Wysong must evaluate positions funded by COVID grants.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 23, 2010
Key Club mulls modifications

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials are considering moving the Islandside project's wellness center to the north parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2021
Manatee County drone program helps Longboat Key monitor red tide conditions

Manatee County crews go out twice per week to monitor red tide conditions in five different locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • March 31, 2022
Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2022
Lakewood Ranch softball coach leaves behind a diamond-solid legacy

T.J. Goelz and the Mustangs won two state championships in five seasons, the first championships in program history. 

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stephen Warne |
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bob Whitford

After spending 22 years as the rowing coordinator and facilities manager for the California State University Aquatics Center, Bob Whitford is bringing his expertise to the East County as Sarasota County's new park manager, where he will oversee the implementation of a new world-class rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
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