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

  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Playwright program swimming in scripts; SMOA nets sculptor at ARTmuse luncheon; Wallenda's waterfall wish is coming true; Asolo Rep cuts ribbon on production

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2025
Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 2, 2011
Neal Communities opens Woodbrook neighborhood

The East County's newest community opens Nov. 5 to the public.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide inches its way northward

Mote scientists continue to collect water samples and work with the county health department.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 24, 2018
Art Ovation collaborative exhibits open in time for upcoming season

Two new exhibits at Art Ovation Hotel — one in collaboration with Alfstad& Contemporary Gallery and the other with Florida Watercolor Society — aim to broaden perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2020
Binge Blog: I have always been with you

"Lost" and "Community" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2014
Home Again

Salon owner Rob Smith returned to the ice about two years ago after a 12-year hiatus following a neck injury.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 11, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luca Simon

The Sarasota High senior boys swimmer wants to lead his team to a state championship four-peat.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 26, 2024
Chamber's small business awards highlight community of caring

More than 600 people gathered to celebrate 30 local businesses on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2024
Olympic rowing camps and trials come to Benderson Park

A USRowing Speed Order camp is the first of three events, held Feb. 15-18 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 17, 2025
Sarasota retreats back to the full city manager candidate slate

Eschewing the search firm's recommend list of semifinalists, the Sarasota City Commission now wants to scrutinize all 47 remaining candidates for city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2024
Planned Parenthood celebrates the BRAVE at annual gala

More than 400 attendees came to celebrate Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida on March 7.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 22, 2022
Site work is underway for SRQ airport expansion, upgrade projects

Completion of the new ground boarding facility at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is scheduled for early 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Town Center concept moves forward, Foundation looks to future

The town of Longboat Key, the Longboat Key Foundation and Ringling College of Art and Design are working toward building a new cultural center on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 21, 2022
St. Armands leaders in opposition over winter festival request

The Business Improvement District chair asked the city to consider support of a holiday festival in St. Armands Circle. The Merchants Association head charges violation of protocols.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2014
Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 29, 2026
Tax collector's money grab

Mike Moran needs cash to "modernize" his operations. His target: taking money from the schools, in spite of what voters approved.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 6, 2014
Siesta Key Village reaches tipping point

Stakeholders on the Key differ in their views on the optimal mix of retail versus restaurants for the popular tourist destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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