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

  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 14, 2019
Sarasota Sea Lion Preserve owner dies

Myakka City's Marco Peters built careers as a circus performer and a sea lion expert.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 7, 2015
A Wright Turn: Jeffrey Wright talks acting, filmmaking and Africa

Jeffrey Wright, Ringling College of Art and Design, Taia Peace Foundation, Africa, film, acting, theater

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 7, 2018
New FST production begs the question 'whose yard is it anyway?'

“Native Gardens” blossoms with conflict and comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By June LeBell |
  • September 20, 2013
Tidbites

Rumors abound; Location, location, location; Carmel Cafe offers three-course prix-fixe; Perfectly picturesque; and Itsy-bitsy tidbites.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2019
FHSAA announces new winter sports classifications

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2023
Nanny makes off with a new iPhone and a Brazilian butt lift

A woman disappears from a generous employer who funded surgical procedures and a new cellphone. This and more Sarasota Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2016
Evening in paradise; tropical night

The University Park event raised funds for Just for Girls Elementary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 9, 2013
Girls Inc. girls 'raise a racquet'

Linda Curtis, from United States Tennis Association Foundation, stopped by Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Friday, Aug. 9, to see the girls in action at the new 'Girls Raise a Racquet' tennis program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 23, 2013
County Commissioners set for another round of budget talks

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will present the proposed 2014 budget to taxpayers Monday at the second of two scheduled public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 26, 2024
Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 17, 2016
Jewish National Fund Sarasota Guardian of Israel Award Dinner

The Jewish National Fund hosted its Sarasota Guardian of Israel Award Dinner on Thursday, March 17, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
City revisits paid parking strategy

Mark Lyons and the city’s Parking Advisory Committee have spent nearly four years preparing residents for a new parking paradigm — yes, including meters. Will it pay off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 29, 2023
County plans trolley service between SRQ and downtown Sarasota

The shuttle service would serve the growing number of visitors flying into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and staying downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2026
Youth sailing program closer to new facility approval

Sarasota Youth Sailing received the unanimous endorsement of the city's Planning Board of its plans for a permanent facility in Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe plans expansion

Three years after buying a property near downtown Sarasota, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is turning its campus into a home.

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 22, 2011
The Observer sends letters to Santa

During the Southside Village Holiday Stroll, the Sarasota Observer collected letters to Santa from all the good boys and girls. After being printed, these will sent to the North Pole.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 30, 2025
Manatee County purchases two more properties for conservation

The properties will expand Rye Preserve and Crane Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nathalie Kaemmerer and Sten Spinella |
  • September 6, 2019
Coyotes spoil at least four turtle nests, experts say

Turtle watchers report hard-to-mistake tracks, but town officials say no sightings have been reported.

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  • News
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