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Results for: Vantage Referral Code "rebate" Get Exclusive 10% Discount on Trading Fees

  • By Ryan Butler |
  • July 21, 2017
Sarasota doctor arrested for practicing without license

Ronald Wheeler was arrested July 20 after having his license revoked in April.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 19, 2016
Sip the Sunshine to showcase Florida craft beer

The inaugural beer festival highlights Florida brews, live music and food.

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  • Eat + Drink
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 12, 2017
Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Downtown land swap highlights divide on growth

A proposed deal between the city and a developer could help the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road — and an 18 story, 80-unit condominium nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Meet Longboat’s doctors

Meet the doctors of the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living, which opens March 31, at the Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Eduardo Anaya |
  • May 14, 2013
PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

PREEN & CHIC: Party town!

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  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2014
Partnership reshapes marketing

A deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning helps Lakewood Ranch to attract more Canadian homebuyers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Harris |
  • June 19, 2025
Longboat Key's new police chief has plenty 'left in the tank'

Russ Mager brings nearly 30 years of experience to the force from Delray Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • October 24, 2024
One Park Sarasota Condo Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Quay

“One Park Sarasota embodies our longstanding commitment to redefining luxury in Downtown Sarasota’s Waterfront District,” said Kevin Maloney, founder and CEO of PMG.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Son returns to operate plant-based coffee house his father founded

Simon's Coffee House, founded in 1991, has become a staple of plant-based dining in the Sarasota community.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 9, 2023
Here's the Sarasota news you might have missed this summer

The long, hot summer saw a "perfect storm," soaring construction costs and record-setting real estate sales.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2026
Sarasota's top moments of the year, in pictures

There were plenty of ups and downs in the past 12 months, and the Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer was there to capture it all. Here are some of our favorite moments of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 2, 2023
Longboat spots first turtle nests of 2023

The nestings of loggerhead turtles and green sea turtles are typical on Longboat Key through the season, which is May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 1, 2021
Commissioners hope to tweak short term rental rules

Commissioners aim to update its 2011 ordinance to better fit the current short term rental climate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2022
Town approves first reading of changes to procurement rules

The changes eliminate the use of outdated practices including the use of a bulletin board to make calls for bids.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Colony Association drafts site plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association outlined a draft site plan in a letter to unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2012
Next phase: More discussion on options for community center

Commissioners agree to appoint a committee to explore options for a community center at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stan Zimmerman |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: 'Motel' next door? Thank your Legislature

An under-the-radar bill working its way through the Florida Legislature would allow construction of hotels and motels in any area zoned 'residential.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2011
Our View: Tourism numbers tell tale

The most recent tourism numbers demonstrate more than ever the critical importance of focusing on beach health and appropriate parking and lodging facilities for tourism.

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