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

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 13, 2023
Riding therapy nonprofit welcomes new executive director

Mark Hiser wants to use his experience of working with "misfit horses" to expand the programming at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 6, 2026
Save these dates in 2026 for Longboat-area events

There are plenty of opportunities to explore the local flavor in the upcoming year, whether it's through art, parades or just fun community gatherings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
East County remembers 9/11

A ceremony commemorating the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attack will be held at 9 a.m., Sept. 10, at Manatee Technical Institute in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 5, 2024
Electric school buses roll out this month in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County will begin using four new electric buses late in March.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 17, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 04.20.16

From festive table settings to Easter engagements, we've got the scoop on the latest news on the Sarasota social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 12, 2021
Parking rules prompt St. Regis redo before final vote

The newest proposal calls for 62 mechanical lifts to the St. Regis Hotel parking garage. It would increase parking from 405 total spaces to 468.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2023
One Park reports extended deadline to close on Quay property

While legal complaints were being filed in court, Quay master developer GreenPointe and developers of One Park say they reached an agreement to extend to closing deadline on Blocks 1 and 9 as air rights challenge remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

WCI Communities introduces two new neighborhoods; The Founders Golf and Social Club sees record membership; RE/MAX Platinum Realty opens in Lakewood Ranch; Manatee Glens Hospital unveils redesign

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Do not destroy Gill, even if you disagree with him; Rev. Gill has served the chapel well; We hope Island Chapel does not oust Gill; The perfect clergyman does not exist

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Tom Edwards |
  • June 18, 2024
Give credit for reading scores where it’s due

Superintendent Asplen laid the groundwork. Teachers, administrators and staff persevered through turmoil, and now Terry Connor is keeping the momentum going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 4, 2023
Concerns on emergency dispatch prompt Longboat to reexamine call routing

Longboat Key residents brought up complaints about emergency dispatch at a recent commission meeting. While town officials are looking into the issues, solutions may not be cut and dry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 9, 2024
The six amendments

Every four years, Florida voters face a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution. This year, six proposed amendments will be on the ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Hearing loops are 'music to one's ears' for opera-lover

Sarasota Opera Guild member and founding member of the National Hearing Loss Association Barbara Chertok can't wait to reclaim her usual spot: row D at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 16, 2025
'Dames at Sea' director makes a splash at Florida Studio Theatre

Former theater kid Ben Liebert has directed eight shows in the past year at FST.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
CDD delays budget approval

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District board have initiated the budgeting process for the Fiscal Year 2013 but did not take action to approve a proposed $502,000 budget, in its entirety, at their meeting May 2.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 23, 2020
Bradenton Walmart manager shot while defying two armed robbers

Armed robbery in Bradenton leads to shooting of Walmart manager.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 10, 2019
Cause 4 Hope shines light on Parkinson's

The annual Neuro Challenge Foundation gala was hosted March 9 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • September 3, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort mourns the loss of tennis director

Cedars Tennis Resort Tennis Director Jeff Aarts died of a heart attack last month. He was 59.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 31, 2022
SMR's bid to build 5,000 homes in eastern Sarasota County clears hurdle

Residents in the Old Miakki area are rallying to stop the development east of Lorraine Road, but their pleas have had little impact.

  • East County
  • News
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