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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2023
The Players raises curtain on fundraising for Payne Park theater project

The theater will match up to half of the $8 million in community donations that The Stage hopes to raise for the project.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 17, 2024
University Town Center holiday lights get bigger and brighter

A 25-foot Santa and 15-foot snowman, imported from Italy, are new to this year's display.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota cell towers prompt 5G concerns, curiosity

Poles sprouting around downtown will boost cell service with new technology and host 5G in the future, but worries emerge about long-term risks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • December 12, 2024
Supporters rise and shine for Planned Parenthood

Annual Rise & Shine Brunch raises funds for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida.

  • Black Tie
  • By April Doner |
  • March 7, 2012
Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

Leadership Lessons from the End of the Dial Tone

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Gerald Pankow |
  • April 23, 2009
My View

Churches not immune With Donations falling, church leaders must examine every category of expenses and ministries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2022
Lawn Party by the Bay to raise money for Children's Guardian Fund

The Dec. 3 event on City Island is Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's biggest event of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2024
County rejects proposal for Siesta Key traffic study

A proposed micro-simulation model would have cost an estimated $500,000 and provided little new information.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 7, 2012
County, owners disagree on Willowbrook inspections

County officials say the matter is private. Residents say the county could have done more to prevent problems with their homes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2016
County Commission candidate asks for 'fair fight'

Candidate Kathleen Grant alleges her opponent violated Florida's code of ethics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 27, 2017
‘Pack your patience:’ Holiday parking big concern on Siesta Key

A proposed parking lot could bring salvation for residents and visitors next year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 12, 2013
Budget puts recession in the past

The 2014 Sarasota County budget passed its first public hearing Monday, moving the proposed spending plan one step closer to final approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 6, 2012
Arts Center withdraws site-plan request

The Ringling College division withdrew its request after hearing concerns from the Longbeach Village Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 17, 2013
State updates area taxable values

The Florida Department of Revenue expects Sarasota County property values to grow by at least 5% each year from the current fiscal year through fiscal year 2018.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 13, 2011
My View: Teacher lawsuit instructive

There is much to be learned from the lawsuit filed by the statewide teachers union and joined by others, including an entitlement mentality.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 17, 2012
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