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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 8, 2020
The lowdown on mosquito spraying in Manatee County

Low altitude helicopter flights one needed aspect of Manatee County's mosquito abatement program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 27, 2020
Pet care startup makes Longboat Key home

We Nuzzle plans to launch its on-demand pet-care services app this fall in parts of Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota woman uses grocery bags to make mats for the homeless

It used to take Sarasota's Michele Penn 33 hours to make the mats she produces for homeless people to sleep on — which are made out of recycled plastic grocery bags — but now it only takes eight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

Guardians remain a less expensive choice in Manatee County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2020
Binge Blog: Hark, Triton, hark!

"The Lighthouse" and "American Vandal" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 28, 2019
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson returns with photography book of Sarasota and its keys and islands

Follow up publication to "The Lure of Longboat Key: From Sunrise to Sunset" broadens its focus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 31, 2018
Perseverance leads to preserve along Braden River

The Friends of Keep Woods' grass roots effort leads to a preserve along the Braden River.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota County coaches dish on their profession's high turnover rate

There's no simple answer to the lack of consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 5, 2019
Disaster experts urge Longboaters to learn from Hurricane Michael's devastation

Bay County's emergency management director says a lot of what happened in Mexico Beach in 2018 could happen here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2019
Track and field championships: Day two

A Sailor finds gold; three other area athletes also medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • February 1, 2018
Officials offer differing perspectives on public feedback

How much weight does your voice carry with city commissioners? It might depend on how you speak out.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Former area golfer now a contestant on Golf Channel show "Shotmakers"

She also uses her social media brand to promote the game of golf.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2015
LBK Foundation: The $1.6 million dose of medicine

The Longboat Key Foundation's new fundraising effort seeks to create the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living before seasonal residents return.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 19, 2017
Lakewood Ranch begins process of adding boys, girls lacrosse

An initial fundraising goal of $50,000-$60,000 has been set.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kourtney Kalahar |
  • January 20, 2015
That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

That Fit Girl: Are you keeping your New Year's resolutions?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 3, 2013
St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business

The company capitalizes on 'special touches' that go the extra mile with clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • April 10, 2013
District leader announces goals

Manatee County's new superintendent, Rick Mills, isn't afraid to make big decisions, and he wants the community to be a part of them.

  • East County
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