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Results for: Puprime Referral Code "SAVE30" Get 10% On Trading Fees

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 15, 2012
Comment: Where did the time go?

It seems like only yesterday I was bidding farewell to the spring season. Summer was finally here, and I was looking forward to the calm before the storm - those three long hot months when school is out of session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
No conflict for Crystal Classic

The American SandSculpting Championship in Fort Myers Beach was moved ahead one week, leaving the Nov. 9 event on Siesta Key as the only Veterans Day competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 16, 2012
Neighbors: Tonya Smith

Local artist Tonya Smith is planning to serve some hard time behind bars. But this jailbird is no criminal; she's taking part in the Sarasota Executive Lock Up to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 3, 2012
FDOT, town on the road to safety study

The agencies will determine whether safety improvements are needed for the Key's roads.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 10, 2012
Theater Review: FST Improv

Rebecca Hopkins, managing director of Florida Studio Theatre, is the guiding light and chief instigator behind FST Improv.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Neighbors: Rich Kaplan

Siesta resident Rich Kaplan uses his love of sports on the job as president of sales and marketing at Tervis Tumbler.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Consider It Done

Consider It Done founders Steve Sweney and Kim Kern will do just about anything.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby impacts City Island

Tropical Storm Debby forced four large boats to the City Island shore, uprooted a sea grape tree in Bayfront Island Park and caused damage to an island restaurant's dock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Jiggs Landing family member forms group

Sandy Metcalf formed Friends of Historic Jiggs Landing in order to preserve her family's local heritage.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 24, 2012
FULL STORY: Sarasaota Police Chief Hollaway retiring in fall

Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway will retire in October after serving 30 years with the department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • May 1, 2012
Ringling Museum of Art: Art of Food

Ringling Museum of Art: Art of Food

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Officer Nagell assumes marine-patrol position

Officer Shawn Nagell takes on a new assignment - and the wheel of the Longboat Key police boat - after assuming marine-patrol responsibilities from Officer Dennis Silverio Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Goetze

When Jean Goetze isn't teaching French at the Arts and Community Enrichment Center in Sarasota, she is active

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 28, 2011
COMMENT: East County athletes impressive in 2011

It seems like only yesterday that I saw the Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team make school history, hopped in my car and drove halfway across the state to cover the softball state semifinals and watched another group of seniors bid farewell to their coaches and teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Delaney Riggins

Lakewood Ranch sophomore forward Delaney Riggins scored four goals and a penalty kick, including two versus Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21, helping lead the Lady Mustangs to their third consecutive district championship. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 20, 2011
Measure of Success

Casa del Mar's cotton plant reaches new heights.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 20, 2011
Dogs to get beach access?

Max Goldner is expected to argue his case to the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2011
SMR names new Polo Club manager

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch this morning named Rebecca Gutierrez the new manager for the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
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