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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2023
Manatee County hopes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms in timely manner

Buying the property through its environmentally significant lands program could be a lengthy process.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2026
Local artist makes larger-than-life versions of nostalgic objects

After a career in construction, Joel Benham, known as "GWAK," decided to make a living full-time with his detailed, large-scale re-creations of familiar products.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 7-13

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 23, 2022
More drama on tap at Manatee County Commission meeting

County Clerk Angel Colonneso launches an attack on the administrator, whose contract is up for extension.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 4, 2023
Key spots to satisfy your urge for ice cream on Siesta, Longboat

No need for screaming. There are plenty of places on the keys to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 26, 2023
Second Chance Last Opportunity hosts second Healing & Hope fundraiser

The returning Healing & Hope brought supporters to Michael's On East on March 24.

  • Black Tie
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Pre-Grand Opening Fundraiser

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre hosted a pre-grand opening ceremony Monday, June 9, in its new downtown Sarasota location. 

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2009
Shane recognized for community efforts

Neal Communities Realtor Liaison Gail Shane has been recognized by both the Manatee and Sarasota chapters of the Women's Council of Realtors for her service to the community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2009
Rays hit homerun for Manatee schools

The Tampa Bay Rays donated $5,000 to the school district to benefit Baseball Math, a curriculum developed by a Freedom Elementary teacher.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 23, 2012
ODA opens new baseball facilities

The Out-of-Door Academy on Feb. 21 celebrated the grand opening of its new Thunder Baseball Concession Building and Scorer's Booth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 14, 2012
Manatee school board budgets transportation funds

Manatee County School Board officials are taking steps to improve the safety of students being transported by district buses with the approval of more than $200,000 in spending for immediate transportation needs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 15, 2011
Obituary: Mary Virginia Elliot

Mary Virginia Elliot, of Sarasota and formerly of Petoskey, Mich., died Nov. 5. She was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 3, 2011
Judge validates $16 million beach bond

The town can move forward with its beach project after a ruling from a Sarasota judge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota man exploits grandmother, misappropriates more than $100,000

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Ryan Michael Leach, 33, for Exploitation of the Elderly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to review charter changes

City commissioners could allow voters to decide on a host of city charter improvements, including those that deal with funding sports stadiums, at-large commission seats and increasing commissioners' salaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
Bikers raise funds for guide dogs

The Knights of the Eagle chapter of the International Widows Sons Masonic Riders motorcycle group recently raised $7,500 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws for Patriots program by selling raffle tickets for a customized golf cart.

  • Sarasota
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