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

  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 12, 2015
People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

People with Purpose: Peter Crowley

  • Black Tie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 6, 2015
People with Purpose: Flori Roberts

With a background in cosmetics, Flori Roberts, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist, talks about changing her direction of energy from business to giving back to a community she loves.

  • Black Tie
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 10, 2023
Intoxicated man wanting to drive causes dispute with responsible bystander

Police responded to a late-night dispute in which a man was trying to stop another person from driving while intoxicated. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 23, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Jenna Jahn

As a freshman at Lakewood Ranch High, she broke the program record for the 400-meter hurdles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 13, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Freedom McDaniel

The junior pushed Braden River High boys weightlifting to a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 30, 2023
Trash to Treasure sale is a Longboat Key tradition

The annual Trash to Treasure Sale was held in the clubhouse of the Gulfshore mobile home park on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2021
Liz Yerkes opens new massage business

Yerkes has been on Longboat Key since the early 1990s and has reopened her massage business after the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 8, 2022
Melange goes down the rabbit hole on distinctive taco dish

You might not find rabbit in the supermarket, but you can find it on Executive Chef Lan Bradeen's menu at Melange.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • May 27, 2009
Battle of the Rolls

"Sushi." It's one of those fun words to say. It became a fad a few years ago, and now almost everyone you know loves it. But, it can also be intimidating, so sample these fun facts about sushi ...

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 20, 2009
Good Earth announced Main Street anchor

The Bradenton-based store will fill part of the space once claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Zombies to invade SRQ; Deadline nearing for nominations; Wedding bells have nice ring to them

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 1, 2011
Edibles: Lee Roy Selmon's: 'more than barbecue'

While its signature dishes include the likes of pulled pork, Mama's meatloaf and wings, the menu at Lee Roy Selmon's is unusually broad.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2011
News Briefs

Osprey Avenue closure not to start until Jan. 16; Teen Driver Challenge offered for two weekends

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 9, 2013
Office vacancies take dip in Lakewood Ranch

Office vacancies in Lakewood Ranch have dropped below 10% for the first time in years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns and Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Colony guests: Relaxed elegance drew people in, brought them back

While each guest had unique experiences, it was the community atmosphere that kept people coming back, former guests say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2018
Longboat Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers for the week of Sept. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 18, 2019
The beat goes on and the underdogs win in The Players Centre’s 'Hairspray'

This high-energy production of one of America's most beloved musicals is a fun nod to pre-Beatles American rock ‘n’ roll.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2019
Transfer guard helps Sailors basketball enjoy waves of success

She played at Braden River High last season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 19, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces full film and event lineup

The 21st annual festival will offer everything from local titles (such as a circus documentary) to a national premiere (Greg Kinnear’s 'Phil').

  • Arts + Culture
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