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

  • By Loren Mayo |
  • February 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off

The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota City YMCA branch kicks off summer camp with pancake breakfast

The breakfast for families preceded the start of the traditional and aquatics summer camps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 29, 2010
THE YEAR IN SPORTS: Time to Shine

From broken records to broken bones, 2010 proved to be one of the most inspiring in East County sports history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • January 28, 2021
Despite pandemic, special events make a return

The city will begin issuing permits for events next month. How will organizers manage large outdoor gatherings safely?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 22, 2014
Lakewood Ranch Main Street reaches 100% occupancy

Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty expects the final lease to be signed this week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Snider |
  • May 16, 2024
Sammy's Run founders take a final lap but remain resolute in their cause

The story of Sammy’s Run is similar to the race’s namesake: a gritty mix of togetherness and toughness. Not to mention the unending love a determined couple has for their son.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Upon further review . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 17, 2009
Ring around the museum

You can learn a lot about the Ringling estate by riding shotgun with a tram driver.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 26, 2010
Community-oriented policing curbs burglary trend

Since January, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office has arrested about 200 burglars countywide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beautiful Noise' filmmaker shoots next project; Sarasota Film Fest names new director; Booker High tuxedo thief still on the lam

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2019
Mary Lou Johnson captures lure of Longboat

The local photographer’s book, ‘The Lure of Longboat Key: Sunrise to Sunset,’ has sold more than 1,200 copies in Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 23, 2018
Circus Sarasota gathers diverse acts for standing ovation to the circus arts

Circus Sarasota's latest show, "Ovation," celebrates the 250th anniversary of the modern circus with a seasoned lineup of performers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'Arsenic and Old Lace' brews up killer comedy at the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 29, 2015
Sea turtles enter nesting mode on Longboat

As the snowbirds of Longboat flock home, new island residents will swim in to take their place: turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2023
High school ice hockey in Florida still on ice

However, the Manatee Admirals team gives students the chance to experience similar opportunities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 24, 2012
Film Review: Winning Performances

Everyone loves the Academy Awards, especially the nominees. They get to strut their stuff and, most importantly, add the most coveted designation to their resumes, "Oscar-nominated."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 5, 2013
Officials address flood of concern

In addition to the steady, heavy rain Sarasota has seen over the past few weeks, other natural conditions are contributing to the area's frequent flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 22, 2017
Lakewood Ranch builder makes investment in kids

Pat and Charlene Neal give $1 million toward new Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2025
Woman reports frequent visitor outside her bedroom window

On multiple occasions a man is spotted outside a woman's apartment engaging in a lewd act with an audience of dolls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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