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

  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 30, 2019
Sarasota County redistricting sparks questions, concern

Residents and officials wonder how the redistricting will effect the 2020 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 24, 2019
Longboater’s beach walks led him to unexpected fossil collection

Over the years, Fred Beyerlein has come across various fossils while walking Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Ackerman Group ranks No. 1

Coldwell Banker’s Ackerman Group sold $77.7 million worth of real estate in 2014, more than any local agent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 8, 2015
Young Artist Program returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

The series of one-night shows allows individual troupe members to learn the arduous art of leading a theater production

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
Key tourism figures show strength of summer season

Bed tax collections rose in May and June on the Key, but the figures don't account for the recent temporary closing of the former Hilton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alexis Orgera |
  • January 1, 2014
Book Review: 'The Night Guest' by Fiona McFarlane

Alexis Orgera reviews "The Night Guest" by Fiona McFarlane.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for first meeting since pandemic

The club met for lunch for their first in-person meeting since February 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 25, 2022
Siesta Key's new deputies prepare for spring break crowds

Two full-time deputies were hired specifically for Siesta Key in October. With a few months in their new positions, they are preparing for spring break crowds.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 23, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Scott

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer senior has 10 goals this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Center |
  • July 18, 2024
Hospital Staff is 'Responsive and Reassuring'

“I felt I was in good hands,” says Mark Mattis, 66, of Lakewood Ranch, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former sales executive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2025
Police investigate suspicious knives stabbed in the ground

The intention of the act was unclear, but a resident called to report the odd sighting in front of a residence. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 10, 2025
Artist depicts dreamy scenes in works at Longboat gallery

Stephen Muldoon, who held a live painting demonstration at Wyland Gallery Sarasota this week, explained how his metal medium lends itself to creating serene scenes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 20, 2025
Suspicious box of rotten fruit delivered to resident

No motive was discovered during the police investigation into the suspicious incident. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 22, 2024
Big Cat Habitat holds Safari Soiree to help repair hurricane damage

A faux paux at Flip Flops and Fashion, birthday surprises and more tidbits from the social scene.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 25, 2025
Embracing Our Differences luncheon highlights educational initiatives

The event, held Feb. 21, invited district students and a teacher to discuss the impact of the nonprofit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 31, 2023
Willis Smith CEO receives major economic award

David Sessions was honored with the Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 26, 2025
Bird Key honors fallen heroes Memorial Day weekend

Bagpipe instrumentalist Gemma Briggs offers special tribute with patriotic songs, remembering her family members who served.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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