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

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 25, 2022
Evangel Baptist Church brings Bethlehem to Lakewood Ranch

Church members create costumes and set pieces to show what Bethlehem was like at the time of Jesus' birth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 10, 2020
Boredom gets brush off in Lakewood Ranch with free art class

Artist Kori Clark keeps Lakewood Ranch area children busy with free online classes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2019
Our columnist's favorite moments of the high school sports season

Our columnist Ryan Kohn's favorite moments of the high school sports season, including moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 2, 2024
Braden River Middle principal named Manatee's Principal of the Year

Kimberlain Zenon grew with Braden River Middle, going from parent to teacher to principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 9, 2025
Miakka Golf Club built to be secret garden, 'environmental win'

Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design created the newest Myakka City golf club to extraordinary environmental standards.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 31, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sports scene should generate lots of excitement in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing local storylines fill the calendar.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
A theater critic tackles his hearing loss

For Observer contributor Marty Fugate, becoming hearing-impaired theatened his livelihood.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rodger Skidmore |
  • August 15, 2013
Lowered Siesta Key speed limit could lead to 'assisted suicides'

According to the law, suicide is illegal. And assisting someone to take their own life is currently illegal, as well.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 5, 2026
Charter review presents opportunity for change for Longboat Key

The town is due for its once-a-decade review of its charter, which means a chance to look at bigger policy and governance matters on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 12 Safety first 7:30 p.m. - Off the Key. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a juvenile for riding a motorcycle without a helmet on Longboat Pass Bridge. It was discovered the boy was riding a moped, but he still received tickets for driving with a learner's permit only and not wearing a helmet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota resident to be inducted into National BMX Hall of Fame

Alice Bixler dedicated 50 years of her life to the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2010
Cork Restaurant to close next week

The future of the three-year-old restaurant is currently uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Charlotte Hedge honored as Humanitarian of the Year; Wagner Realty welcomes Robert Welch as associate

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 4, 2013
Homelessness topic on joint commission agenda

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota Commissioners will meet Feb. 5, to discuss homeless issues and bus rapid transit, among other topics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 3, 2018
Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

Memories cap graduation ceremony at The Out of Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 8, 2014
Whole Foods building sells for $19 million

A Daytona Beach real estate investment firm bought the 59,000-square-foot retail center in downtown Sarasota for $19.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • December 12, 2013
School Spotlight: Sarasota Christian Gives Back

Sarasota Christian School students spent Tuesday, Dec. 3, giving back to their community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 12, 2022
Artist keeps living in the eye of the storm

Mara Torres González wanted to celebrate her art documenting a natural disaster. And then she lived through another one.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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