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

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2015
Gallup ranks Sarasota metro area at top of well-being index

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area is No. 1 on the consulting firm’s measure of well-being in large communities nationwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 24, 2015
Fire chief updates Kiwanians on fire issues

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi believes a 911 dispatch service with Sarasota County is the right move to make.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 8, 2015
Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

Flatbread on Main: Artisanal pizza, craft beer and community focus

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Idol contestant prepares for career

Former 'Idol' contestant Sam Woolf released an extended play release of five songs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 25, 2015
Sarasota Police debut body-worn cameras

The Sarasota Police Department has purchased 24 cameras to be worn by officers throughout six shifts slated to begin sometime in March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 6, 2015
Rummage Sale, Home Tour take place tomorrow

Two annual Longboat Key events, St. Mary's Royal Rummage Sale and the Garden Club Home Tour, to take place March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 2, 2014
Cedars Tennis Resort reopens after lightning strike scare

Firefighters were at the scene for two-and-a-half hours last week responding to an alarm triggered by an electrical issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
Non-profits seek to engage new generation of givers

Leaders in the not-for-profit community welcomed insight about reaching out to the millennial generation, during the 2013 Fundraisers Forum.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harold Ronson |
  • August 8, 2013
My take on why the Iwo Jima statue effort had to be abandoned

I am the veteran of the Iwo campaign who proposed donating the Iwo Jima statue to Sarasota. And I want to thank the Observer newspapers for your generous and thoughtful coverage of that effort, and make clear why it had to be abandoned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 2, 2013
Sarasota police chief stresses crime prevention

After a rash of four burglaries in the Alta Vista neighborhood, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is urging neighborhood residents to use their best judgment and take precautions to avoid being victimized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • September 2, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

The Cocktail Couple: Already breaking Labor Day rules

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2014
Power pole debate arises, goes dark again

An attempt to reignite a Florida Power and Light Co. underground pole discussion at today's workshop failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 18, 2014
Freedom Fest is always short in distance, heavy on charm

Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade participants march just a quarter-mile around Bay Isles Road, but the parade goes the distance on charm. In fact, the Fourth of July parade is often described as the shortest, most charming parade in America.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 28, 2014
$100k worth of artwork stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported the pieces missing from his unit July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • April 16, 2014
Your Neighbor: Danny Palmer

For Danny Palmer, life in Sleepy Lagoon is anything but sleepy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 18, 2014
WATCH: John Lichtenstein

WATCH: John Lichtenstein

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 7, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Pique Nique, Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party and Orchid Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
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