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

  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • October 8, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Three

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Stan Zimmerman |
  • December 25, 2011
TOP STORY, APRIL: 'Motel' next door? Thank your Legislature

An under-the-radar bill working its way through the Florida Legislature would allow construction of hotels and motels in any area zoned 'residential.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 24, 2016
When comedy attacks: FST presents 'Laughing Matters'

'Laughing Matters Vol. 5: Lock the Gates!' sources current events for a grab bag of humor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 25, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 27 to May 3

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Next chapter: Bankruptcy court

Judge K. Rodney May will hear from parties in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort this week in a Tampa courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 9, 2009
UPDATE: County commission axes tree ordinance

Developers and builders lined up to oppose a proposed ordinance that would have required developers to get special permission to remove "baby" grand trees, which are about half the size of grand trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
New school year prompts swine flu preparedness

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management officials have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Manatee preps for swine flu

As the new school year approaches, officials from the Manatee County Health Department, Manatee County School District and Manatee County Emergency Management have been working to prepare for what health officials may be the next wave of swine flu (H1N1).

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Tony Gurry

The Observer highlights Out-of-Door Academy pitcher Tony Gurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 8, 2010
Unconditional Surrender gets another extension

The City Commission will give the sculpture's owner until Friday to produce a financial guarantee that will protect the city from a possible copyright-infringement lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2011
MS&Co. sees growth

One of the more prominent realty firms on the Gulf Coast, Sarasota-based Michael Saunders & Co., will attack the residential real-estate market with a "think big" strategy.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

I consider this election a win for the people; Why not a toll to use Gulf of Mexico Drive?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 14, 2018
Developers break ground on Siesta Key condo project

Two of the six units are sold. Prices range from $3.99 million to $4.8 million

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 20, 2016
Daiquiri Deck to open south Siesta location

The local restaurant brand aims to open at the top of a three-story building on Stickney Point Road by Christmas.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 9, 2015
Siesta Key TripAdvisor billboard to be displayed at Siesta Fiesta

TripAdvisor gave the sign to Siesta Key after it won the Traveler's Award for best U.S. beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
CONA forms committee to examine county issues

The top three issues the association will investigate this year are new sidewalks, roadway improvements and wildlife animal control.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Fred Nagel

Glenridge resident Fred Nagel built model ships for more than 40 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 11, 2025
New leader takes over at Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Jeff Toale becomes president of the board June 1.

  • East County
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