• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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

  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Gene Jones

Air Force veteran formed a non-profit group with other Vietnam vets to oppose the Iraq war.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 27, 2020
Neighbors drive summer tourism

'Staycationers' have replaced the typical vacationers from all over the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 19, 2017
Concerns circle St. Armands valet changes

The city is trying to find a new place to put the St. Armands Circle valet stand, but some merchants are objecting to a proposed location on Fillmore Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers rant, rave about spoof edition

Last week, The East County Observer followed in the tradition of our sister paper, The Longboat Observer, with our first April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 22, 2009
Emeralds cheer team shines in Manatee

Dynasty Elite formed its Emeralds special needs team last year. The 14-member squad will begin practicing for the upcoming season during the first week of August.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 23, 2018
Two hotel projects plotted for downtown

New hotels on Main Street and Fruitville Road could add more than 270 rooms to the eastern edge of the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 22, 2025
Outgoing estuary program director proud of work on waterways

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Executive Director Dave Tomasko is proud of how he's helped improve local waterways and now looks to make broader systemic changes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 3, 2020
Nonprofits pivot to online fundraisers

Several nonprofits have turned to online events in lieu of in-person fundraisers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 15, 2012
Diversity Chorus Offers "Gershwin to GALA"

Diversity Chorus Offers "Gershwin to GALA"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 14, 2018
Wearing Warhol on her sleeve

Black Tie & Tales: Kayleigh Omang

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • April 10, 2013
BID will ask for another vote for an extension

Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 25, 2021
Former Lakewood Ranch, Braden River prep softball players stay sharp in FGCL

The Florida Gulf Coast League is in its second season and the talent level is higher than before.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
Lakewood Ranch musician works to inspire others

Brandon Wilson will release three more songs May 22.

  • East County
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • April 26, 2017
Chuck Whittall agrees to new terms with Colony unit owners

The Unicorp president will push for an 80-foot height limit on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 14, 2019
Writing a book, not just a walk in the park for Lakewood Ranch man

Lakewood Ranch Yankee's fan chronicles walk from Tampa to the Bronx in new book.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
The Royal Treatment, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
ShelCidy Custom Remodeling Inc.

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • March 12, 2014
Former Sarasota resident to moderate Town Hall lecture

Riverview High grad and former CBS News anchor Sharyl Attkisson will moderate the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture with former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 937 938 939 940 941 942 943 944 945 946 »
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