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

  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 4, 2022
New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2025
Key Chorale artistic director, CEO extends contract for 10 years

The symphonic chorus also announced vocalist hires and staff promotions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2025
Lakewood Ranch CERT explores the use of drones

Manatee County Sheriff's Office explains its use of drones during a CERT meeting at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2021
Sarasota officials coordinate red tide response

With some effects associated with red tide intensifying this week, the county has begun beach cleanup operations to clear marine debris from the shores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 22, 2014
Our View: The story behind his birth

We all know what happened on 'Christmas' - as St. Luke masterfully wrote in his Gospel. But having some of the context that led up to this holy, remarkable day adds to its richness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 1, 2011
Island Beat: Human visitors declining, but avian ones increasing

With the start of the Sarasota County school year last week, the crowds finally are thinning at Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 18, 2021
Meals for Manatee County e-learners available Tuesday

Due to schools being closed Jan. 18, meals will be available curbside Jan. 19.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 20, 2022
Newtown puts on Juneteenth celebration

The afternoon event was held June 18 in the heart of the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: April 14

Diane Suner captured this photo of a white egret on the shoreline on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: February 25

Jan Hamel Solomon captured these manatees near the docks at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Family transforms street for the season

One Laurel Park family continues keeping with its favorite holiday tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2009
Small sailor searches for buried treasure at summer camp

Jake Pettingell, 5, reports he had a wonderful time at sailing camp this summer at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2009
French bakery opens on St. Armands Circle

Le Macaron will serve freshly baked pastries seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Greyhound rescue to host performance

The Gilley Girls, a performance troupe comprising former racing greyhounds, will perform at Racing Dog Rescue Project's Open House and Fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 28, at the organization, 1801 Verna Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2010
Archaeology buffs hit up festival

The Time Sifters Archaeology Society held its Archaeology Festival Saturday, March 27, at the Crocker Memorial Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old

The Sarasota Newcomers Club helps form new friendships.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 31, 2012
Young grapplers set to take the mat

The East Manatee Youth Wrestling Club will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Aug. 6, in the Lakewood Ranch High wrestling room, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club circus

A one-year old Bengal tiger named Tebow greeted members of Bird Key Yacht Club as they came to the event 'Under the Big Top' on June 23. He was visiting the Yacht Club from Big Cat Habitat. Attendees weathered the storm indoors with cocktails and dinner followed by a show. A hand-balancing act from the Sailor Circus, a contortionist and a juggler performed in a one-ring stage built in the dining room just for the event, and it was ring mastered by Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg all of Circus Sarasota.

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