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

  • By Donna Swan |
  • October 21, 2009
Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid

This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
Key couple's donation inspires others

When Chuck and Margie Barancik learned about Season of Sharing in early January, they immediately wanted to donate - anonymously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • May 9, 2012
Ranch band director to retire

Bob Schaer, who launched Lakewood Ranch High School's nationally recognized band program, will step down in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Our View: Back to normal?

It's feeling normal again - the ambience on Longboat Key. It feels like some of the "Seasons" from the past.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 13, 2024
Pickleball courts upgraded at Lakewood Ranch Park

Upgrades include a hitting wall, shade structure and lighting.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Paws for celebration

Honor Animal Rescue adopted out 1,000 animals in 2013, thanks to the DePew family's December adoption of Lexi, a 2-year-old collie mix.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota couple loses combined 100 pounds with intermittent fasting

The couple lost weight through a combination of intermittent fasting, calorie tracking and exercising.

  • Health
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2016
Shake up the routine

Young assistant brings his enthusiasm to Lakewood Ranch girls basketball program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 15, 2017
Sheriff's Office sergeant fights off mental fatigue to complete Dunes 100 ultramarathon

He completed the run in under 22 hours.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 8, 2010
BRT may bypass Laurel Park

Neighborhood opposition has forced SCAT to find an alternative route for its $100 million bus rapid-transit line.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 2, 2012
Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 25, 2016
Village Association to discuss merger with Chamber of Commerce

A Siesta Key Village Association agenda shows a proposal to merge the organization with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 16, 2015
Conversation with Michael Bush

The Rosemary District Neighborhood Association president talks about building a sense of community and facing challenges within the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 29, 2024
CreArte Latino enters the new year with a new space

The organization, which serves as a creative hub for the Hispanic/Latino community, held the grand opening for its space on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 24, 2021
Fundraising for Bradenton mission continues in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Bob Smith continues to raise funds for the Stillpoint Mission of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2022
Town Commission meeting to include Hurricane Ian report, smoking ban

Town Commissioners will hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer about the town's response to Hurricane Ian and efforts moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 15, 2014
Commission decision could give voters power

Commissioners will discuss an ordinance that would ask voters in March whether to bury utilities.

  • Longboat Key
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