• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for: Markets4you Official Referral Code "fjbnkre" Get 20% Fee Discount on Trades

  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
Sarasota County announces hurricane evacuation transport plan

There will be seven places in Sarasota and Longboat Key to hitch a ride from the county if you can't get to an evacuation center on your own in the event of a hurricane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 19, 2018
Host Essentials

Get ready for your next party with these top tips and essential items.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 15, 2018
Fifth grader creates nature club to get families outside

Tasman Henry is a force of nature, and she's using her new club to get families to stop and notice what's around them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By East County students |
  • December 24, 2013
Dear Santa

Students at East County schools have been busy the last few weeks as they prepare their Christmas wish lists for Santa Claus. Here is a sampling of letters students shared with the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

At Venice Theatre, the year is 1962, the soundtrack is rock 'n' roll, the city is Baltimore and the main stage musical is 'Hairspray.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 27, 2025
Longboat Key leaders work to keep fishing lines out of ecosystem

Members installed GPS-marked recycling containers at Overlook Park and hope to help marine wildlife avoid entanglement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 5, 2025
The Sarasota Concert Association is still hitting the high notes at 80

In a town filled with cultural options, SCA's concerts with world-class artists consistently sell out.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2021
UPDATE: City pauses legal pursuit of ranked-choice voting

The city is considering partnering with an outside group on a challenge that would facilitate a change to instant runoff balloting for local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 14, 2009
Finalists chosen for McNeal principal

Barry Dunn, James Horner and Norma Scott will meet staff and the public at a community forum May 14.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Italian, Mexican cuisines to add spice to Ranch Main

LWR Commercial Realty officials recently secured an Italian restaurant for Main Street. Two more restaurant leases are out, including one for a Mexican eatery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Bag-wearers to say, 'Bag meters'

Opponents of the city's parking meters will hold a rally Monday at Mattison's City Grille, then march to City Hall to voice concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 7, 2011
Simpson resigns as P&Z director

Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson resigned from her position after an investigation that ran a month-and-a-half but will continue to do consulting work for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 23, 2011
Ranch names sports complex

Summerfield resident Mercedes Movilla's suggestion, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, was chosen as the moniker for SMR's new project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 24, 2019
Air Force One detail is plane perfection for Bradenton man

Bradenton's Bo Mortensen polishes presidential aircraft as part of the Air Force One Detailing Team.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • February 22, 2018
Saved by the Builder

Population growth in East Manatee County is forcing officials to build and expand schools faster than you can say your ABCs.

  • LWR Life
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 12, 2017
Convenient, but ...

Longboat’s Town Commission appears ready to hire Sarasota County’s Tom Harmer as the next town manager. He looks like a good fit. But do you buy the first car you see and like?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
« 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 933 934 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free