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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 8, 2012
Nathan Benderson Park lake starts world-class transition

Sarasota County will begin dredging the lake at Nathan Benderson Park as part of plans to create a world-class rowing venue.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Frank DiCicco, County Commission District 1

Frank DiCicco is positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge the influence of developers in local politics — and he believes this year, that message will resonate with Republican primary voters.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Miri Hardy |
  • January 15, 2024
Myakka bird count shows park's avian habitat importance

A citizen science event tallied 14,386 individual birds on one day in Myakka River State Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Hunter charged with DUI manslaughter

The charge comes seven months after the former Braden River High School coach was in an accident that killed his friend and assistant coach Doug Garrity.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 24, 2010
Key election races decided today

Democrats and Republicans choose their candidates for governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, county commissioner and many other races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2016
Water park proposal goes swimmingly

Manatee Lost Lagoon will resume negotiations with the county to produce a major tourist attraction.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 15, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID will seek vote extension next week

Board members of the Circle's improvement district are confident St. Armands landowners will approve a second referendum attempt for a 10-year extension of the BID.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Nathan Benderson Park offers taste of the future with Mote event

Seasonal Tastings raises awareness of the Science Education Aquarium, which is scheduled to open in late 2024 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 16, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Library is about to reach new heights

The Lakewood Ranch Library, a major community success already, is looking to do more by looking up — to another floor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 16, 2014
Nun, St. Armands merchants clash

Sister Chidiebere Onyewuchi says criticism does not affect her as she seeks to collect donations on the Circle to grow her charity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 28, 2023
New sign at Quick Point encourages community data collection

David Glosser led the installation of a sign directing people to the iNaturalist app to record their observations of plant and animal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 17, 2010
IDA board reiterates support for Fernandez

Lakewood Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he would consider an anonymous survey of his employees, but the IDA has not required it.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 9, 2012
DID approves $1.9 million project

The Downtown Improvement District has approved a Main Street project that it intends to fund with a 20-year bond.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 28, 2025
Casey Key marches down the road to recovery and resilience

A once-quiet stretch on normally quiet Casey Key is bustling with the early stages of a $44 million road repair project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 29, 2010
Senator calls for oil rig investigation

Town Hall received a letter from Sen. Bill Nelson this week bemoaning the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Longboat Key Gifts and Gaffes

Holiday memories: Some warm the heart, and others send chills down the spine. We’ve compiled some of your fondest holiday memories, along with your most memorable mishaps. Cheers to a holiday season that you’ll never forget.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

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