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

  • By Janet Combs |
  • October 19, 2025
Safari Sarasota raises funds to boost education in rural South Africa

The annual dinner benefits the All Heart Fund, which partners with the Good Work Foundation to provide digital education for kids in underserved areas of the country.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
FDOT puts Country Club Shores crosswalk on the map

The town will get four new crosswalks next year, one of which will be at Country Club Shores. A past report nixed the spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 21, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 27, 2009
My View

The $100 million high school

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2023
Overpass connecting Lakewood Ranch, UTC awaits state approval

The Interstate 75 overpass bridging Lakewood Ranch and Cattleman Road has an anticipated construction start in 2025 with completion in 2027.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 13, 2017
Myakka City Historic School House receives $100,000 grant

Selby Foundation helps the historic school rebuild.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 27, 2018
City ready to install roundabout art

Part of the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection will temporarily close Sunday for the addition of a sculpture to the roundabout’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 16, 2017
Manatee commission workshops tackle health care, flooding

Two sets of workshops will be held Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 30, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding project won’t fizzle

Despite concerns from a few residents that splitting up the burial of island utilities into two referendum questions is doomed for failure, the Town Commission is moving forward with a GMD project referendum in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • August 13, 2009
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent

Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2024
Applications open for Leadership Sarasota class of 2025

Youth and adult programs are designed to educate and inspire community leaders of tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 5, 2015
Court ruling may relax sign code

Longboat Key’s stringent sign code restrictions could be loosened thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 20, 2023
Turtle nesting strong in Sarasota, Longboat despite high disorientation

This season saw a record number of green sea turtle nests, but artificial lights on beaches remain a challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 8, 2017
Love under construction

Friends finish home for injured friend.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 26, 2011
Youth with a Mission

The newly formed Manatee Youth Commission will give high school students a voice in local policy-making efforts.

  • East County
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