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Results for: Markets4you 100% Working Referral Code "fjbnkre" Reduce Trading Fees by 20%

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2025
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Sharon Pindar will be the first on-staff vet at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
New regulations could legalize food trucks

Despite some concerns about potential issues with brick-and-mortar restaurants, the city offered an initial endorsement for mobile food businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 2, 2012
My View: Hold back the heavy hand

Sarasota County staff recently presented heavy-handed code changes to landscaping that would have required even more bureaucracy to oversee onerous burdens on a struggling industry.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2011
Cops Corner

900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Problem. Officers responded to a report of a dead shark on a sidewalk. What they found was ... a dead shark on a sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 12, 2012
City wants to clean up abandoned properties

The city's Code Compliance Division can now start the foreclosure process on abandoned parcels to clear the property titles, dispose of the properties and get them back on the tax rolls.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • June 25, 2018
Unicorp to demolish the Colony at no cost to Longboat

Orlando-based Unicorp National Developments has offered to demolish the buildings at the former site of the Colony at no cost to the town in preparation of constructing a St. Regis Hotel and Residences at the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 11, 2016
Commission rejects proposed Woman’s Exchange expansion

After an extended appeal from Laurel Park residents who argued the project clashed with its surroundings, the city reversed staff’s approval of plans to expand the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 6, 2023
Sarasota beach lifeguards require special set of skills

Sarasota County lifeguards performed 100 rescues this year. A lifeguard shares what it takes to be an open-water first responder.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • April 1, 2016
Kevin Smith discusses collaboration with Ringling students

The Ringling College of Art and Design film program is drawing a growing list of creative professionals to Sarasota, as the area begins to develop a reputation among Hollywood types.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 25, 2009
Peacocks causing trouble again

The famous Longbeach Village peacock flock has grown to more than 30 birds. It will be reduced to a dozen birds next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lisa Camuto

Braden River Elementary School's Lisa Camuto grew up eating plenty of Spanish food. This recipe for picadillo is one her own family has enjoyed for years.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 29, 2015
Waterlefe considers carp for lakes

The Golf and River Club's water bodies are suffering from invasive species and algae infestation.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 10, 2019
City, St. Armands leaders sort out paid parking plans

Officials and merchants are working to address lingering concerns about the imminent activation of parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • July 22, 2024
How to have a sun-safe summer

Sunscreens are not created equal, and the most expensive isn't necessarily the best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Devaney Iglesias, Manager of External Affairs for West-Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company |
  • March 19, 2026
Why year-round volunteer support matters for southwest Florida’s nonprofits

According to the Florida Nonprofit Alliance, about 40% of nonprofit organizations say they need more volunteers to meet current demand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 29, 2023
‘Champs’ for children

Forty Carrots Family Center engulfed The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota once again Nov. 17 with its annual Bacchanalian fundraiser — Wine, Women & Shoes luncheon and fashion show.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 13, 2011
Commission, residents talk peacock problem

The Longboat Key Town Commission and Village residents will work together to manage the peacock problem on the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 13, 2013
County grants new approvals for Serenity Creek community

Developer Meritage Homes plans to have home models for the community ready in the fourth quarter of 2013.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2019
Work set to begin on Coon Key trail

After some St. Armands merchants expressed concern about the timing of the project, the city is attempting to accelerate a portion of the construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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