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

  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 2, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooke Decillis

On a big day at regionals, the senior brought home gold and bronze for Lakewood Ranch girls weightlifting.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 15, 2010
Painter takes on 'goodwill' mission

With little space left in her own home to hang art, Dorothy Sherwood began giving away her paintings to Goodwill.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 20, 2021
Lakewood Ranch pig problems left to neighborhoods, local trappers

Newly hired trapper explains his efforts to reduce Lakewood Ranch's pig population

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 4, 2011
Students get groovy reward for good grades

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary had a far out time at the school's '60s Day on Friday, Feb. 4. Students, teachers and parents all donned their grooviest '60s fashions and enjoyed a day full of tie-dying, face-painting and retro games including frisbee and twister.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 14, 2021
Party for the gals at UTC in Sarasota

The Gal Pal Party at UTC is a night for friends and family to gather in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 5, 2016
Cops Corner: 10.06.2016

Cops Corner: East County Oct. 6

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 20, 2016
A Private Evening in Selby’s Secret Garden debuts Michael's on the bay

Attendees were invited to celebrate the new “Selby’s Secret Garden” exhibit

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 12, 2024
The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Club's makeover revealed

Tara club's renovations aim to create 'wow factor.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 11, 2025
Fashion luncheon supports Myakka City animal sanctuary

Scout & Molly's Boutique set up a pop-up shop at Pascone's Ristorante to benefit Donte's Den.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
OUR VIEW: What is the business plan?

We keep reading and re-reading the 34 goals members of a town subcommittee presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission to be adopted into the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 24, 2020
Teacher shortages soar in Manatee County

Fate of USF's College of Education could disrupt recruitment for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 15, 2009
Man on the street: Larger than life

We polled passerby near the "Unconditional Surrender" statue on Sarasota's bayfront and asked one question: Should the statue stay on the bayfront or be moved to a less public space?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 20, 2017
New projects check into Tara

Stone River Retirement Resort already under construction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 5, 2025
Lakewood Ranch-area residents protest possible gas station

A pre-application was submitted for a 24-hour convenience store and gas station on 44th Avenue and White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
Bird Key Park construction could begin in January

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-1 Monday at its regular meeting to approve a two-phase plan for Bird Key Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 7, 2012
UPDATE: Town, firefighters find common ground

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet in a closed-door executive session to discuss the possibility of approving a new contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 5, 2014
Spotlight: Chorus of the Keys changes its tune

Byron Poore, Patrick Kilbane and Duane Fenn are the newest leadership team fronting Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the all-male, a capella, four-part harmony, barbershop chorus specializing in '50s and '60s popular music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 22, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

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