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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
Proposed park starts dispute

A woman wants to sell the property she's owned for 44 years, so it can become a park. One neighbor disagrees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 13, 2012
Insect-population control sees $200,000 budget increase

For the first time in five years, the fiscal year budget includes an increase in property taxes aimed at paying for insect population management.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
News Briefs

Beach stormwater project grant extension likely; PALS training bolsters students; County to mark Honore improvements

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Debra Jacobs

As CEO of The Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs will lead the $200 million foundation through nine strategic initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Our View

Watch out for Amendments 5, 6

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 19, 2019
Longboat Key crash claims lives of philanthropists Charles and Margery Barancik

Sarasota philanthropists were involved in collision Wednesday night on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 18, 2019
Southside Elementary plays along

Sandy Cameron, acclaimed violinist, played for students and donors on April 12-13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 15, 2019
James C. Rardin Jr.

James “Jim” C. Rardin, Jr. of Bradenton, FL passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 at the age of 68.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 17, 2015
Dining for Women seeks East County flavor

Kay Yoder will host forums July 15 and Aug. 9 in the Tara community to gauge whether local residents would support the new chapter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Sister acts to honor legacy through Team Ava effort

Team Ava raises money to sponsor a Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy in memory of Ava Hodous.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 9, 2014
County seeks best practices

Manatee County Animal Services prepares for investigation following the Napier's raid.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD wants staff to be more proactive

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors have asked their staff to regularly inspect the CDD's stormwater-management systems.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 5, 2024
East County benefit showcases Asian culture

The American Asian Women's Association is hosting its annual talent and fashion show at the University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 26-30 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home on Bird Key on South Owl Drive tops the week’s sales at $3.22 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 12-16 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Aria on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week's sales at $7.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2023
Dad's Day Block Party returns to University Town Center

The annual block party hosted former players for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 18, 2023
Gene Witt Elementary hosts Florida Field and Farm Days

Students received agriculture and history during the special event.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 30, 2021
Paradise Center on Longboat Key holds matinee test run

A few members came to enjoy an afternoon inside and watched "Downton Abbey."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch sisters find time to play ball

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good enjoy Bradenton Marauders game.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 30, 2021
Temple Beth Israel choir gets back to practice

The choir has been apart since the beginning of the pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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