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

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 3, 2024
Town looks to modernize signage with digital display boards

At a recent commission workshop, Longboat Key commissioners showed support for installing new welcome signs for the town that would include digital display boards for town messaging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 1, 2024
Senior city staff member may become interim city manager

An unidentified City of Sarasota director level employee is under consideration to replace the retiring Marlon Brown as the city plans for national search.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 12, 2021
Medieval vs. Renaissance: Faire plays showcase life long ago

Our reporter steps back in time to explore who wore history better in two Sarasota-area events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2025
Manatee County's River Club has a pig problem

Neighbors and the homeowners association have hired trappers to reduce the number of wild hogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key couple lends a helping vaccine hand

The Steeles can't promise the world, but they try to help friends and neighbors get vaccinated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 15, 2011
School board approves millage rates, budget

With no members of the public present to offer comments, the Sarasota County School Board took about five minutes Tuesday evening to approve the fiscal year 2011 millage rates and final budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Jan. 18-24

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Rotarians ensure every kid gets the chance to love reading

A retired educator who moved to Lakewood Ranch in 2010, Ted Lindenberg is a fervent advocator for childhood literacy — one book and one child at a time.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2022
Lakewood Ranch teen is one of six female youth hockey officials in Florida

Shannon Boyce, 15, is the youngest official refereeing at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 15, 2020
Grace takes flight in Bradenton due to 'Butterfly Lady'

Bradenton's "Butterfly Lady" brings beauty to the Sabal Harbour neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Guest Author |
  • November 23, 2018
Holiday spirits

These five East County cocktails will keep you merry and bright all season long.

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • July 9, 2015
Conversation with Pat Robinson

The Sarasota Police Department's new deputy chief talks about his local roots, the evolution of the department and his relationship with the chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
2023: Best of Black Tie

It was a year filled with the three F's: fun, fashion and fundraising. Here are some of our favorite moments from the area’s social scene in 2023.

  • Black Tie
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • December 16, 2024
Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer takes the hard road

The Thunder has scheduled tougher opponents to help prepare for the postseason.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 9, 2025
LWR Girls Who Walk creates a sense of community through fitness

The Lakewood Ranch club began in March and has 140 members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 11, 2023
World Champions Cup aces another shot at impressing the golf world

The Concession's general manager said the event's return in year two remains a possibility.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 13, 2024
Van Wezel damage may reach $10 million

With multiple shows hanging in the balance, Executive Director Mary Bensel tells the city's Purple Ribbon Committee the race is on to reopen on Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
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