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

  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival expands its offerings via cinematheque program

The festival aims to show classic films year-round in conjunction with its annual two-week festival every April.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 7, 2016
Visitors to Lakewood Ranch may have bone to pick

Some Paw Park users would like CDD to consider visiting dog policy.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 1, 2010
Sarasota now officially 'Googlesota'

APRIL FOOLS - Earlier this week, Google named Sarasota to its list of test sites, prompting Sarasota commissioners to vote 3-2 Monday, March 29, in favor of permanently changing the city's name to 'Googlesota.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 8, 2018
Longboat lands contractor for underground utilities project

No more overhead wires

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 10, 2021
Michael Saunders listing wins HGTV prize

Voters on the cable network voted Westway Drive home as the best in the Waterside category.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown groups brainstorm advertising strategy

Can downtown stakeholders band together in support of one united marketing campaign?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • February 23, 2021
After Manatee County Commission vote, Vanessa Baugh remains commission chair

Motion asking that Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh step down from her role as chair is denied 4-3.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 27, 2025
Newtown residents find a place for unwanted items at cleanup

The Newtown Community Cleanup event removed 23.99 tons of debris, according to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2024
New sea turtle lighting issues arise for St. Regis Longboat Key

According to town staff, the resort has received $6,850 in fines since May 10, and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reported three sea turtle hatchling disorientations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2019
SMR CEO/president urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance to support brain study

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO-President Rex Jensen urges Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members to raise funds for new brain study.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 8, 2015
Benderson expansion gets yellow light

The Sarasota County Commission slows construction plans for the University Town Center to accommodate pending traffic improvements.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 9, 2012
Aug. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm Avenue garage

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage Tuesday in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 25, 2012
Comment: Emmons' legacy lives on

Legacies define the way in which we'll be remembered.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 13, 2022
City earns top mobility award marks for Bay Runner, e-scooter programs

Still in their infancy, Sarasota's Bay Runner and e-scooter/e-bike programs are met with international acclaim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2009
New faces of social networking emerge

If you're ready to enter the virtual social networking world of Facebook, classes are now being offered in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Hell's Kitchen' meets Food Network

As part of the Florida Wine Fest, recent Food Network guest chef and Viking Culinary Center resident Executive Chef Chris Covelli and guest chef Christina Machamer, Season 4 winner of "Hell's Kitchen," teamed up to provide East County residents with a culinary treat April 12. Guests at the special dinner event enjoyed a five-course meal matched with wines from Somerston Vineyards in California.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
SWAT welcomes new members

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) Networking recently welcomed new and returning members during a special lunchtime meeting at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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