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

  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 9, 2019
The Players Centre shares plans for Lakewood Ranch move

The Center Stage Capital Campaign was introduced at a London Bay Homes model in The Founders Club.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 25, 2016
Unicorp to make Colony announcement Thursday

The firm behind plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort aims to start the first phase of the project this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2016
Benderson continues Pelican Plaza redevelopment

The development firm has purchased the former Denny’s on South Tamiami Trail and is planning a new building to house a Starbuck’s on the other side of the plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2021
Longboat residents recall the greatest gifts

During this holiday season, Longboaters offer their take on what's really important.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 17, 2016
Condo bears brunt of Siesta tornado

The Excelsior condominiums at 6263 Midnight Pass sustained the worst damage from a tornado that touched down around 3:15 a.m. Sunday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • January 7, 2026
Arts organizations strike up the band in 2026 for big birthdays

Don't miss these arts events as three Sarasota cultural institutions celebrate their 100th anniversary and America blows out 250 candles.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner

April 9 Staying grounded 5:24 a.m. -- 400 block of Longboat Club Road. Boat Rescue. Police found a 40-foot fiberglass sailboat and three men stranded near the beach on the south end of the island. The boat owner told police they were on their way to Mississippi when a large wave damaged the boat. The boat ran aground while he tried to maneuver into New Pass. The boat was removed at high tide with the help of a salvage company and several boats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Spofforth |
  • March 7, 2012
My View: U.S. elections guarantee short-sightedness

Americans should consider the European model of letting legislators select their leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 24, 2012
Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 27, 2018
Fundraiser pumps funds into schools

Local convenience store efforts will benefit Manatee County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 12, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 10.13.16

Manicures, massages and female empowerment...just a few of our favorite things

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 21, 2014
School Board to consider universal free breakfast for qualified schools

The Sarasota County School Board will hold its first public hearing about a federal program for free breakfast tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 9, 2014
Sarasota Keys announces kickoff event

On Friday, Jan. 17, the project that will place six pianos on public property downtown will officially begin with a brief concert at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 15, 2013
Benita's New Play becomes 'Becky's New Car'

A Seattle-based couple commissioned "Becky's New Car," and now it's traveling the country. You can see it at Venice Theatre through Oct. 20.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia

The microelectronics had military applications, prosecutors say.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota names Clara Reynardus de Villanueva to its board

Reynardus de Villanueva is director of development for the University of South Florida Foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 21, 2026
Charity golf tournament will return to Longboat Key

The Phil Galvano Golf Classic benefits Manatee County public schools and is being held for the 30th year in 2026.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
City commission combats graffiti

The Sarasota City Commission agreed at its Monday, Feb. 6 regular meeting the city would work to wipe graffiti clean from city buildings in a more efficient manner in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
River Club Plaza piece sells

Unicorp National Development purchased the 4.8-acre property for $7.35 million.

  • East County
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