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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 22, 2015
Town takes lead on tougher island leash laws for pets

Who let the dogs out of their leashes? Not the Longboat Key Town Commission, which seeks to be tougher than other municipalities about leads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 23, 2026
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer falls short of state final

Facing the nation's No. 5-ranked team, the Mustangs were shut out for the first time all season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2010
OUR VIEW: Local boy makes good

Everyone loves that headline. And everyone loves to see stories of achievement like that of Mikel Hollaway, the city of Sarasota's new police chief.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2020
Performing arts groups take their shows outside

As COVID-19 continues to limit indoor performances, Sarasota's arts community is pursuing opportunities to play outdoors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • June 29, 2022
America: We have a lot in common

Don’t let the noise fool you. As Americans, we agree on more things than you might think.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Our View: Derail the streetcar

At first thought, it sounds appealing and intriguing - a fixed-rail streetcar system for downtown Sarasota. How cute and quaint.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Infrastructure, parks top list of priorities for Manatee County commissioners

Back in session with a busy period just starting, Manatee County commissioners explain their top priorities as budget season heats up.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 10, 2013
Chinese scholar's dream takes shape one year after death

Property owner Elling Eide battled with the county for nearly a decade as he sought to make his lifelong dream a reality.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2021
APRIL FOOLS: WOKE group urges town to wake up over landmarks

Organization says Longboat names are insensitive and demands new ones.

  • April Fools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 2, 2010
Manatee school district recognizes Witt volunteer

Country Creek resident Donna McCrane has spent more than 1,500 hours volunteering at the school in the last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • June 16, 2010
OBSERVED: In honor of Dad and his drawer

Growing up, I must have come to my dad with hundreds of broken toys, shoelaces and scraped knees. And every time, he knew just how to fix them. That's just what dads do.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2011
Our View: Ranch location makes it 'iDEAL'

The State College of Florida trustees are to keep watch over the best interests of the college. And so it is reasonable for them to be questioning all portions of the Design & Economic Acceleration Lab at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 19, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Back in the saddle; Baker Babes; Nutcracker - the next generation; Set for dinner

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 17, 2022
Scholar in Residence talks Israel affairs, religious plurality at TBI

Israeli rabbi and lawyer Uri Regev spoke at the Temple Beth Israel weekend event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • August 8, 2012
Mote Marine Laboratory takes closer look at sea turtles

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium have been studying sea turtles that nest along our Southwest Florida beaches for 31 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

Indigo and developer Pat Neal take a turn toward family homes in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 22, 2015
LADDER UP: Welcome the 619

East Manatee Fire Rescue added a new $1 million truck with a 100-foot ladder to its fleet last week.

  • East County
  • News
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