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

  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 19, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Heather Jones

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks winning in PKs and her biggest challenge

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 7, 2026
Construction permit issued for downtown Sarasota historic restoration project

Mira Mar Residences has received its construction permit to add two 18-story condo towers to complement restoration of the historic Palm Avenue building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 27, 2023
Sarasota Bay Watch hosts first scallop search since COVID

Volunteers met on Aug. 26 at Sarasota Sailing Squadron to collect data on scallops, wildlife and seagrass in Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 12, 2012
A store is born

It's time to cross a new Publix off of your wish list, because the island's new store has arrived.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 9, 2020
Church, school grow together in Lakewood Ranch area

Woodland Community Church also expands educational opportunities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 29, 2015
WATCH: Behind the Bar with: Social Eatery and Bar on First

WATCH: Behind the Bar with: Social Eatery and Bar on First

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High practices common sense of security

In February, the school received two threats. How does law enforcement handle those situations?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 12, 2012
Sarasota team prepares for Red Bull Candola race

Jared Serfozo and Jason Owens will compete at the Red Bull Candola race this weekend in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 21, 2025
Observer Challenge tennis tournament players praise new format

Participants in the 25th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament widely praised the new format of brackets, which eliminated singles matches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2014
News Briefs

Stickney Point motels sell for $1.5 million; Sarasota School Board adopts final budget; Wallenda to walk tightrope across Chicago skyscrapers

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Town commission wants permanent peacock fix

As the peacock population rises again in the Village, commissioners want town staff to investigate how to fix the problem for good.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2019
Longboat mayor's letter urges against road plan in Sarasota

City Commission expected to discuss Fruitville Road rework at meeting today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Questions for Sarasota-area football teams after two weeks

There are no Sarasota football teams left undefeated, which means all of them have questions to answer heading into the meat of their schedules.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2011
Steps to a new solution

Sarasota contractor Fred Derr thinks the town of Longboat Key should consider a beach alternative that has worked on three separate portions of Casey Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 26, 2018
Suited to the task in Bradenton

River Strand woman makes important donation of suits to Goodwill veterans' program in Sarasota.

  • East County
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