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

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2020
East County PTOs adjust to new normal

Lakewood Ranch-area Parent-Teacher Organizations are coming up with ways to host fundraisers and events.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer and Lauren Tronstad |
  • October 14, 2022
OnDemand versus Uber: Worth it or a waste of time between downtown and Longboat?

OnDemand by Sarasota County is akin to hiring an Uber but is much less expensive and sometimes requires additional stops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Mayor, city manager spar

A rare public spat broke out between the mayor and city manager while the City Commission discussed the adoption of the Police Advisory Panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat buys budget prediction tool

The intricate spreadsheet offers the town a means to predict outcomes of financial decisions for years to come.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Town Square |
  • February 2, 2023
It Takes a Village: Town Square's Unique Approach to Senior Care

Picture a 1950s-style town, filled with vintage memorabilia, midcentury storefronts and even a 1956 Pontiac. That’s what you’ll find when you step into Town Square University Parkway.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 13, 2021
Longboat Key voters to decide on Buttonwood referendum

The residential density measure is set to appear on the Nov. 2 ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 19, 2024
Longboat Key Flower Shop readies for in-person shopping

The shop will hold an open house throughout the month of July complete with giveaways.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian preps for first football season

In a twist, the school will play eight-on-eight football in the SSAC instead of 11-on-11 out of concern for offensive linemen depth.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2012
Competitive spirit: Craig Wolfe named The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball coach

Craig Wolfe, a former collegiate and current USA Volleyball adult travel team player, was named The Out-of-Door Academy's new volleyball coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 23, 2011
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team is a perfect 4-0 so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 19, 2021
Longboaters concerned about U.S. 41 roundabout construction

Gridlock traffic on Tuesday prompted frustration among drivers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kimmy Comito and Sarah Karp |
  • August 31, 2013
ODA falls to Bradenton Christian

The ODA crowd dressed out in all white for their first home game of the season last night against Bradenton Christian School.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 17, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 17, 2023
Longboat’s hot topic: A garage

More and more people are flocking to Florida. And they want restaurants where they can get in. Don’t worry. Longboat will be Longboat. Even better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • June 13, 2019
State representatives reflect on larger legislative picture at water quality summit

State representatives attended the June 5 Sarasota County Water Quality Summit to update attendees on state policies.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 15, 2020
Restaurant chews on ways to survive, make it through summer

A longtime industry leader learns that sometimes not doing something — say takeout in the pandemic — can be a long-term benefit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 3, 2015
Q+A with Lou Newman

For Lou Newman, retirement from his career as a veterinarian sparked a second career as a wildlife photographer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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