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

  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 19, 2013
Amateur radio enthusiasts to gather for Field Day

A group of emergency-response volunteers will hone their skills this weekend, as they practice using their radios to communicate to authorities during disasters.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 24, 2024
Giving Challenge lends helping hand to Sarasota County nonprofits

The fundraising event, which spans four counties, helped once again to strengthen nonprofits in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota leaders approve utility rate increases

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a decade of higher water and sewer fees. The board also approved new Rosemary District zoning and the closure of a portion of School Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 24, 2014
Traffic worries residents

As growth occurs in Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding area, residents worry Lakewood Ranch Boulevard cannot handle traffic increases.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2025
Sarasota Memorial Hospital to build rehab pavilion in Venice

The Hospital Board has approved construction of an $82.5 million pavilion at the Venice campus and expansion of its rehab facility in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2022
Two Sarasota girls basketball teams Final Four-bound

Cardinal Mooney and Booker will head to Lakeland next week for state semi-finals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 17, 2025
Finding Community in Sarasota’s Farmers Market

New Sarasota resident impressed with the products and stories from local vendors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2022
Manatee County borrows money to move up infrastructure projects

The County Commission will borrow $232 million to accelerate 19 infrastructure projects, including nine in East County, with the $1.2 billion Capital Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the editor: Master plan project fits with Selby's goals

Sarasota area readers sound off on key issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2013
News Briefs

The Pines buys adjacent cement plant; City Commission supports Marina Jack

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
Manatee Schools employs budget freezes

Facing a potential shortfall this year, the district put spending controls in place for the rest of the school year - limits that may impact classrooms, principals say.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Urinetown'

'Urinetown: The Musical' runs through April 27, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 6, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment adjustment upheld

The Sarasota City Commission affirmed its confirmation of the Planning Board approval of a driveway relocation for the Hyatt Regency redevelopment, paving the way for site plan consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
SSIS becomes candidate for IB program

Suncoast School for Innovative Studies continues to expand its offerings to students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 10, 2010
Lincoln: Between build or bust

Robert Lincoln is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. He even despises Hometown Democracy. But for Longboat Key, he's the man standing between build or bust.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2012
Board to consider RESTORE projects

Sarasota County commissioners Dec. 17, will consider the priority of 28 projects, four of which affect Siesta Key, that could get funding from the BP settlement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 3, 2017
Sarasota Library Foundation reaches campaign goal

The campaign raised $501,075.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 18, 2013
East County high schools get 'A' grades

Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High Schools earned 'A' grades from the state in the 2013 High School Accountability Grades released today by the Florida Department of Education.

  • East County
  • Schools
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