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

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2025
City begins traffic calming plan update process

Sarasota city staff has is in the initial stage of developing an updated plan to slow down vehicle traffic on city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 18, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Rotary kicks off ninth year of Books for Kids program

The Books for Kids Kindergarten program, which helps students discover a love for reading and increases reading scores, is expanding into more Manatee and Sarasota County classrooms this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Emma Burke |
  • November 25, 2023
The perfect Prohibition-style cocktails around Sarasota

Toast to the 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition at these bars in Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Waterside Place.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 28, 2025
PGA Senior Championship a test run for PGA Championship at The Concession

The Concession Golf Club is one step closer to hosting a major golf tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 23, 2025
'Crazy cooks' broaden their palettes at The Out-of-Door Academy

In a camp hosted by Pure Imagination Studio and Sarasota Parks and Recreation, 22 campers learned to prepare 10 different meals and desserts.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 23, 2023
Sarasota performer launches her own theater company

As her theater company, Tree Fort Productions, becomes a nonprofit, actress Katherine Michelle Tanner emphasizes: "The best way to support a theater company is to buy a subscription."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 14, 2024
Barbecue food trucks in Sarasota thrive on roads less traveled

A short drive from the bustling streets of downtown, you can find the smoky flavors of fresh barbecue.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 28, 2024
Attorney isn't ready to rest his case

Mill Creek's Bill Curphey is still active after 50 years as an attorney.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2024
LWR-area communities unite to raise money for breast cancer research

Residents in University Park, Lake Club, Rosedale and others strive to raise thousands for cancer research.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 19-25

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 24, 2024
Selby Gardens goes on the road again with the Florida Highwaymen

Its new exhibition, "Interstate Connections," links the outsider artists to Sarasota's historic wade-ins.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates a 'modern masterpiece'

An Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases Galloway's Furniture Showroom's past and possible future.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 6, 2024
Mind these businesses

Sarasotans always get behind a good cause. Now it’s time to support the 941.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat has plan to renourish sand stolen by hurricanes

The hunt is on for where to find 800,000 cubic yards of sand for beach renourishment, and not just any sand will do.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 1, 2025
Superintendent shares five goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin graduated from Manatee High School in 1995, and 30 years later, she will run the district.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Emma Burke |
  • December 14, 2025
Eat, drink and be merry like you're in a 'Home Alone' movie

Here are local versions of the memorable food and beverages featured in the classic Hollywood holiday film franchise.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 1, 2026
March Mayhem fundraiser in Lakewood Ranch benefits pediatric cancer research

Dick Vitale, a four-time cancer survivor, hosted the event at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 18, 2026
Town eyes Gulfside Road for next beach groin project

Longboat Key spends a lot on beach renourishment but also uses engineering to reduce erosion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2026
A rock 'n' roll dream comes true in Lakewood Ranch

Summerfield guitarist lands his biggest gig at Music on Main 44 years after getting his first guitar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 9, 2026
Brothers fundraise in their father's memory

Chase and Drew Smith held their third annual track and field fundraiser for pediatric cancer research.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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