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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2013
News Briefs

Property owners file petition against Walmart decision; Ryland Homes buys land for 90-home Palmer Reserve

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations fought for a return to normalcy in a trying year

It was a trying year full of innovation, frustration and ultimately a return to performing for Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 3, 2023
Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota's youth poet laureate named

An 11th grader from Pine View School was selected from a field of six.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2022
Winter Spectacular wows in St. Armands Circle

The highly debated Winter Spectacular opened Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: On call

We asked Longboaters if they were in favor of cell-phone towers being placed on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

It's just a sign!

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 3, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Evan Wilson

ODA sophomore backup quarterback Evan Wilson threw for more than 260 yards and four touchdowns, propelling the Thunder to a 56-21 victory over Moore Haven Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 7, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson is a self-described beach bum. But, the former restaurant owner is anything but lazy. Johnson used to sell 3,000 surf-and-turf dinners a week, at his restaurant in Wildwood, N.J.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Jewelry thefts up on Longboat, police say

Thefts of opportunity are up on Longboat Key, crimes that police say are preventable with "common sense."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2020
Governor lauds Florida's COVID-19 testing in Sarasota

Sarasota's new COVID-19 testing site gets visit from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 31, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

BUSTED: This week in police reports — 7.31.15

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bryce Williams

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks about his best game and the University of Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma threat will open Fort Hamer Bridge early

Manatee County announces bridge opening to help with heavy traffic that will be associated with Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 30, 2015
Jay Heater's blog -- Sign of the times

Am I the only one who can't read those things?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 18, 2014
Hot Flash: Saks announces Spring 2014 trends

Black Tie's Heather Merriman checks out spring fashions at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 10, 2025
Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

An idea, entrepreneurial spirit and years of industry experience lead Courtney Rossler and Kevin Pass to officially open Lo' Key Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2010
Business Observer 02.04.10

Marc Simms, RPM Business Advisors, replaces Michelle Morgan, Keiser University, as chairman of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • June 23, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission to vote Oct. 25 on salaries; County beginning address verifications; Sarasota offers mobile health services

  • Siesta Key
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