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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 22, 2019
Allegiant launches first of nine new destinations from Sarasota today

Flights to Baltimore and Asheville, N.C., precede seven more new flights in April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel "The Last Breath" on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Author sets a mystery book on Siesta Key

"The Last Breath" author will be available to meet on Feb. 28.

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  • Neighbors
Michael and Terri Klauber.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Michael's on East receives its 29th four-diamond rating

The restaurant was rated for service, food and decor by AAA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joaquin Phoenix in "Her." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Matters of the heart

"Her," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams, and "Leave No Trace," starring Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster, are this week's recommendations.

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  • Kat Wingert
  • February 22, 2019
You don’t look a day over 24

Lakewood Ranch celebrates its silver anniversary

  • LWR Life
Executive Chef Greg Campbell (right) and General Manager Austin Harlow behind the newly added service bar.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • February 22, 2019
Out of the Woods

Grove lays roots in an iconic spot on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • LWR Life
Pillars of the Kentucky polo circuit, Misdee Wrigley Miller and James Miller began visiting the Sarasota Polo Club in 2004.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2019
Horse Play

When James Miller ponied up to buy the Sarasota Polo Club last year, he set out to prove to his wife that you can lead a horse to water and make it drink.

  • LWR Life
This phase of the renovation includes the construction of a second cardiac catheterization lab mimicking the existing one shown here. The newly constructed lab will be finished by the end of first quarter of the year.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
Growth Mode

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nears completion on an ambitious expansion to better serve the community.

  • LWR Life
Four-year-old Madison Straw rushes for eggs at the 2018 EGGstravaganza.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2019
Calendar

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  • LWR Life
Archie Griffin often goes unrecognized while on the golf course.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 22, 2019
Game Changer

Retired NFL running back Archie Griffin has two Heisman Trophies, a fabled college career, a charity golf tournament and one of the nicest reputations in football.

  • LWR Life
Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota Secretary and incoming President Jake Hartvigsen (left) alongside Past President and current board Chairman Michael Schuchat, a Lakewood Ranch resident.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
Call of the Future

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota adapted to attract new members while keeping its community service intact.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
Heather Jungueira and some of the dogs.
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • February 22, 2019
One sniff away

The future of early-stage cancer detection may exist in the snout of the jovial, floppy-eared beagles of Bioscent DX.

  • LWR Life
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 22, 2019
The Art Among Us

There are artists among us — maybe you knew that. Or, perhaps, you haven’t taken time to consider them, to view their work, or to buy one of their pieces.

  • LWR Life
The kitchen boasts wood floors and cabinets, plus a green ceramic farmhouse sink.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 22, 2019
Country Pride

An All-American home in the Polo Club

  • LWR Life
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