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Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Contractors are also working on Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2016
Waterlefe gate closure ends

Residents again have two access points into the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Obituary: Caleb Livingston Batten

Caleb Livingston Batten, 90, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Susan Molnar
  • By Nancy Schwartz |
  • August 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: June

Photo contest winners: June

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2009
Update: What lies in store for the Colony?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, still in the process of closing its hotel operations, was quiet and mostly deserted Tuesday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act in Lakewood Ranch last year.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 22, 2011
Mark Wandall Foundation looks to future

The foundation will help raise money for a local family and All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
The Cask and Ale hopes to open in the 1500 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2016
Commission hearing to decide fate of Main Street bar

The Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg cocktail and small plates lounge, plans to open a downtown location — but the City Commission must approve the project first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 6, 2016
Longboat Key dispatch woes a learning process

The Longboat Key Police Department has unveiled a new non-emergency number, as some residents fret about the recent switchover to Sarasota County’s dispatch system.c

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
ODA senior running back Dakota Dickerson (3) bounces off two Bradenton Christian tacklers for a huge gain.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 6, 2018
Our favorite moments from the 2017-2018 school year

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
16 — The number of teams, including Sarasota, Riverview and Cardinal Mooney, that will be playing in the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 28.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
JUST THE STATS

28 - The number of points sophomore Camille Giardina scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team to its second-consecutive Class 3A-District 10 championship Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Preserve at Tara resident Jocelyn Duprey stands behind her home where she can hear traffic on the highway.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 31, 2017
The Preserve at Tara residents sound off about survey

Residents are concerned a proposed sound wall might not be constructed.

  • East County
  • News
Cynthia Saunders, superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, is confident the district will be able to launch e-learning for its more than 50,000 students March 30.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 25, 2020
E-learning access concerns East County families

Lakewood Ranch-area parents have concerns over e-learning

  • East County
  • News
Gabe Hernandez tosses a bag.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2017
Hole-y moly: bar patrons battle for prizes in cornhole

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Public Works Director Juan Florensa surveys the latest portion of the island’s mid-Key truck haul.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 22, 2016
Tropical Storm Colin displaces Longboat Key sand

Although dry beaches on Longboat Key lost about 20 feet of sand on average due to Tropical Storm Colin, town officials say there’s still plenty of sand in the coastal system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Silverman captured this shot of a great blue heron nesting at Myakka River State Park.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 8

Bob Silverman captured this shot of a great blue heron nesting at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 31, 2017
Sands Point sips and socializes

Residents gathered for an afternoon of wine tasting on Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 10

Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 8, 2016
Taste of St. Armands brings flavor to the Circle

The 7th annual event benefited Take Stock in Children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 20, 2009
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off

Child Protection Center

  • Black Tie
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