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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2018
Elks deliver perfect therapy

Lakewood Ranch Rotary presents $117,600 in grants

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
A narrower Fruitville? Ugh

One of the city’s critical thoroughfares is already pretty calm. What it needs is more capacity to seamlessly move east-west traffic, not less.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates 65 years

What started as a community orchestra full of housewives and retired businessmen grew to be the Sarasota Orchestra, a 65-year-old professional ensemble and cultural gem of the city.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 16, 2019
Judy Saltzman's new exhibit at Art Center Sarasota spotlights natural beauty

The local painter's passion for national parks shines through in her new exhibit ‘Spirit of America.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 24, 2026
Lifelong East County resident enters Manatee County Commission race

Ed Ference grew up along the Upper Manatee River Road and spent 30 years working for Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2018
Campaign targets drug abuse

Drug Free Manatee begins campaign to fight 'everyone's problem' and share how recovery is possible.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 23, 2022
Thunder football hopes for better health and more fun in 2022

Head Football Coach Rob Hollway has more depth and size on his 2022 roster.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Fatal crash triggers safety discussion

A January car accident in which a woman died has reignited discussions about improving pedestrian and bicycle safety.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory has an edgy condensation of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" making the rounds at Florida schools and select performing arts venues.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 10, 2010
Conference to preserve downtown history

Founded by two downtown groups, SemCon 2010 hopes to gain economic benefits from the Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 13, 2014
Downtown security efforts ramp up

As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District is moving toward increasing the security presence downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 20, 2014
Shelter showdown continues

The Sarasota County Commission accuses some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling the selection of a site for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2009
Tarpons steamroll Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch suffered its worst loss of the season -- a 49-0 rout at the hands of Charlotte Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 12, 2017
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $36.5 million

Durham, N.C.-based Dilweg Cos. plans to spend $4 million to enhance the 13-story Sarasota City Center on the east end of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 23, 2024
Three strikes, but Sarasota County is not out

A local climate expert weighs in on how three hurricanes had separate personalities and why all are examples of climate change's impact on more intense storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 18, 2010
Class-Size Amendment cramps McNeal

Even though the school's building is under capacity, the rule is forcing Principal Norma Scott to search for more space.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 16, 2020
Letters to the editor: Readers question recent column on elections

Readers sound off

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2024
Fourth of July 2024 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Cops Corner

A woman reported that a man she had been living with for two years acquired her online banking password and stole $44,600 from her bank account over the course of 18 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Cops Corner

May 29 A little off the top 8:49 a.m. -- 500 block of Ranger Lane. Property Damage. A man told police he wished to make a formal complaint after realizing that his neighbor's gardener trimmed a bush 6 inches past the property line. Police reprimanded the gardener, who told police he was not licensed to perform trimming skills. The neighbor was exasperated by the situation, telling police it wasn't "a big deal."

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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