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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2025
Applications now accepted for 2025 Gulf Coast Leadership Institute

The annual initiative of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation is designed to develop leadership skills in service to community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2025
And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Medical Society Gala has an "Oscars" theme at the Grove Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2017
Former Braden River High dance coach fights back after brain surgery

Special dance showcase in Venice will raise money to defray dancer's medical expenses.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 31, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation says goodbye to its decade-long president

Estelle Crawford is retiring, effective Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Volunteers held together by The Ringling glue

During Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF), there's a lot of foot-traffic and people to greet -- volunteer Roberta Schaumleffel likes it best when it's busy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 6, 2025
Starbucks location to open on Longboat Key this summer

The shop, located at 3174 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will emphasize the brand’s "community coffee house" feel with a modern look tailored to Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 3, 2014
'Whatever it takes'

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall is prepared to spend $35 million and five years to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 3, 2025
Mote unveils new technology designed to combat red tide blooms

The new methods and deployment strategies required years of research and collaboration from Mote and its partners, marking a milestone in red tide mitigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 8, 2010
POUNDING THE ROCK

Lakewood Ranch opened its Class 4A-District 11 season with a 42-21 victory over Port Charlotte during the Mustangs' Homecoming game Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
P&Z suggests revisions

The planning board voted 4-3 to allow the Longboat Key Club's two nine-story, golf-course condominiums to be built as high as the tallest existing Islandside condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2025
Concourse A officially opens at SRQ

With a gala reception and ribbon-cutting, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport opened its new five-gate, ground-level facility serving Allegiant Air's growing local presence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Beautification project begins

A $500,000 grant the town received last week will be used to replace welcome signs and wayfinding signs on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
Ranch dodgeball tourney raises $1,500

Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association raised $1,500 for the Payton Wright Foundation during its annual Dodgeball Tournament Feb. 22, in the school gymnasium.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 11, 2011
VIDEO: Remembrance March

Check out some video footage of the Remembrance March and the City of Sarasota World Trade Center Memorial.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2015
East County 2015 Issues to Watch

East County Issues to Watch

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 6, 2024
East Bradenton residents gear up for Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl festivities bring families together for good food and fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

L'Ambiance ladies create special ambience for events; Gov. Scott is despised by more than the media.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • July 5, 2018
City proposes internal recycling operation

A potential rate increase from a private operator led the city to determine it could manage recycling collection itself.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 5, 2016
Longboat Key stages Ron Johnson art exhibit

Ron Johnson's lifelong passion was photography. He participated in every Town Hall art exhibit after his two terms as mayor.

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