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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 26, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Beach'n Rides & Rentals

Add a speaker, grab a smoothie, and make your ride part of the experience. Because in Sarasota, the journey should be just as fun as the destination.

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  • May 19, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lakewood Ranch Deli

You can order their signature breakfast sandwiches, like the Saus, Egg n Cheese or Ham, Egg n Cheese, all day long.

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  • May 12, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Vortex Tour

Tap into Sarasota’s wild side with a tour blended with nature, energy and mindfulness that promises to awaken your senses and elevate your spirit.

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  • May 12, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

From AMOB's famous all-you-can-eat fish and chips on Mondays to slammin' Salmon Wednesday's, there's something delicious to pair with daily happy hours each day of the week.

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  • May 7, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Grove Restaurant

Sip, Savor, Repeat: Drink of the Week is Shrub Me Down.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Kayaking SRQ

Let Kayaking SRQ show you our home, backyard and passion for more than 40 years — great for nature, animal and photography lovers!

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Harry's Continental Kitchens

This dessert is the perfect balance of tart and sweet — it’s a slice of sunshine that locals and visitors alike dream about long after the last bite.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 29, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Michael's On East

With 40+ years of experience, Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini are known for exceptional service and cuisine — always guided by the belief that every guest should be treated exactly as they wish to be.

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  • April 29, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Opua Adventures

Whether you're chasing thrills, making memories or just soaking in the sun, Opua Adventures is your go-to for fun on the Suncoast.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 22, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Crysten’s AMI Boat Tours

Beautiful Boat Day Ahead: All-inclusive boat tours along the crystal clear waters of Anna Maria Island.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 22, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Café on St. Armands

Snack, savor, repeat: Taste of the Week is red snapper crudo.

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OPEN FACED SMOKED SALMON BAGEL ($18): Asiago bagel, house made Boursin, arugula, smoked salmon, herbed tomato, pickled onion, fried capers (shown in the photo above).
  • By Siesta Key Oyster Bar
  • August 22, 2024
Sunday Funday! New SKOB Brunch Is Egg-cellent

Siesta Key Oyster Bar Chef Devon’s rolls out a brand new brunch menu every Sunday 9am to 11:30am.

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  • March 4, 2024
Go Ahead and Do It: Kokomo Charters

Set sail in style: where luxury meets adventure in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • January 1, 2024
Bite into Perfect for Yourself at Kelly's

Home of the Original 3-Way Roast Beef Sandwich.

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