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

  • By Maria Amodio |
  • November 7, 2010
Thousands chow down for charity at Bowls of Hope

Hundreds of families filled up their bowls at the Sarasota Bowls of Hope Lunch on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Phillippi Estate Park. All proceeds from the event, where guests purchased tickets to sample different varieties of soup and chowder from over 40 local eateries, went to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Truckload of thanks rolls in

D.M. Williams, manager at Casa Del Mar, has been a big supporter of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lori Sax |
  • November 18, 2024
Stars align at All Star Children's Foundation's annual Twinkle Ball

More than 300 attended the gala, which supports children and families in the foster care system.

  • Black Tie
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 14, 2025
All Star Children's Foundation marks 5 years at Twinkle Ball

The nonprofit that helps children in foster care and the families that care for them celebrated its anniversary at its annual fundraiser.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Sharkey celebrated his 50th birthday this week

Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey celebrated the big 5-0 Tuesday, Aug. 25. As of Tuesday, Sharkey, who has been a Longboat Key police officer since March 1981, wasn't planning on any big celebrations - a low-key drink with his squad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Olympic gold medalist takes Sarasota by storm

After completeing her normal morning run Wedesday, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame marathoner, made plans to run just a few hours later at 9 a.m. with her fans - several New College students and members of local track clubs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 5, 2012
Toronto-based company establishes U.S. headquarters in Lakewood Ranch

Hot Brands International, a restaurant company, has established U.S. Headquarters in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Production company to close Lakewood Ranch operation

Sanborn Studios has announced it will terminate its lease for its Lakewood Ranch studio.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2011
Manatee denies Tarmac application

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today denied a rezone application for a four-acre property owned by Tarmac America.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 5, 2012
April 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2019
UTC rings in New Year with special celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks and other family-friendly festivities are planned for New Year's Eve.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 19, 2018
Juan Florensa relishes last day as Longboat Key Public Works director

Florensa has worked for the town in the same position for 17 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • July 7, 2017
First phase of Barrier Islands Traffic Study is complete

The study is designed in three phases with an an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 28, 2017
Longboat Key will soon have a new retail bank

Construction of the building began last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 4, 2014
Renovations ongoing at Longboat Key Club golf courses

Plans to resurface the greens at the Harbourside and Islandside golf courses are currently underway, with new, saltwater tolerant grass being used to give the course a more natural look.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 24, 2014
LBK Liquors to open June 30

The new Whitney Beach liquor store has a soft opening planned for next Monday.

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