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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 5, 2022
New CEO takes over at Goodwill Industries Manasota

Bob Rosinsky retires after 50 years with Goodwill to open CEO position.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 8, 2014
County Commission drafting letter to city for answers on homeless shelter plans

After the city decided not to pin down a date for the next joint meeting, the county wants to continue forward searching for a site for the Come As You Are shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota Police investigate July 4th drowning

Victim in his mid-50s has not yet been publicly identified.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 16, 2016
Christ Church cooks up fish dinner

50 members gathered for the church's annual fish fry on Sept. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 16, 2024
Stiletto Brass kicks up its red heels in Sarasota

Bradenton trumpeter Vince DeMartino joins the all-female quintet for a Sept. 27 performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota; 'See Jane' make lasting connections at SFF; Carolyn Michel reunites with herself; Ebtg closes up shop; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra nears its goals with coming Fruitville concert hall

The Sarasota Orchestra is building a state-of-the-art campus on 32 acres near Lakewood Ranch. CEO Joseph McKenna couldn’t be happier.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2022
It's a deal: Longboat Key appoints Howard Tipton as new town manager

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved the contract with Tipton on Monday. Tom Harmer's contract is extended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 28, 2024
Community Harvest SRQ rescues produce for food banks

Community Harvest SRQ helps prevent unwanted produce from going to waste, offering the items they collect to local food banks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Ringling Trail wins statewide honor

American Public Works Association Florida Chapter named the multi-modal conversion of Ringling Boulevard project of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Work begins on garden

Harvest United Methodist Church is constructing a memorial garden on its property.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 18, 2018
Don't set lofty goals

Start small and don't get discouraged

  • Health
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 11, 2024
Town and contractor respond with solutions to lighting concerns

The town of Longboat Key is working on shielding Gulf of Mexico street lights, while Moss Construction is getting the St. Regis construction site in compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 6, 2016
City moves ahead with parking meter search

Despite protests from merchants and residents, the City Commission remains committed to its pursuit of a paid parking program in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Residents worry a proposed home may limit Siesta Key public beach access

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Gov. Crist signs Wandall bill

Gov. Charlie Crist this afternoon signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 23, 2024
Lakewood Ranch resident raises funds again for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith raised $70,380 last year during his "Annual Appeal."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 10, 2019
Water rescues offer their own set of challenges

Longboat's marine presence allows help to respond quickly. Part of two stories on the police department's water rescue apparatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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