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Results for: Cityfurnish App Referral code "CF6201271388" Get 500rs Bonus

  • By Rod Thomson |
  • October 28, 2010
My View: No more Mulligans

The cuts in Sarasota school district programs should not surprise. The tax extension was to guarantee salaries and benefits for union members.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 14, 2019
Father-daughter duo runs the cross country program at Lakewood Ranch High

Running has been in the cards for the Zarrella family for a long time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • May 14, 2015
Development raises questions about attainable housing standards

In the pursuit of more affordable housing, the city is revisiting its existing attainable housing regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Rosemary explores higher density

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur much-anticipated growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2011
TOP STORY, JULY: Publix plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 13, 2011
Publix Plans

Publix Super Markets Inc. submitted July 6 a preliminary application to the town outlining a teardown and rebuild of Avenue of the Flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 24, 2015
OUR VIEW | how to address the noise

Inform the revelers. If they know they can be fined or jailed, they’ll change their behavior.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 8, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key lands grant

There is a service component along with the grant that club members hope will inspire Children's Guardian Fund students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key couple lends a helping vaccine hand

The Steeles can't promise the world, but they try to help friends and neighbors get vaccinated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 7, 2020
Getting those zzzzz's

Longboat Key getting more sleep amid stay-at-home order

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2023
A soldier gets a second chance in 'Backwards Forwards Back'

Virtual reality technology helps a veteran win his private war against PTSD in Urbanite Theatre's latest play.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 23, 2024
A broken wing and a prayer after hurricanes leave animals in SWFL battered

Volunteers and the overwhelmed Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida cope with a surge in wild animal injuries following hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 29, 2025
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue receives $125,000 grant from Bishop-Parker

The grant will help Nate's get its new care clinic staffed and running.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2012
Sanders feels paws-itive about presidential pick

Hideaway Bay resident Virginia Sanders knows who will get her vote this Tuesday: Snoopy.

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