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As a practitioner of the Mediterranean diet, Craig Chasky snacks on fresh fruits and nuts every day.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2017
With smaller portions on his plate, he wins at aging

Sarasota chef overcame the effects of Lyme disease through the Mediterranean diet.

  • Health
Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2013
Weather Photo: Pop of Color

Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A "rake" is used to clean up fish kills on Longboat Key beaches.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kali Plattner taps a ball over the net.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
First-year Cougars beach volleyball team has designs on winning rapidly

The sport differs from indoor volleyball in both rules and culture.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 20

Pamela Williams photographed this dragonfly at Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Twilight Trio

John Sims submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
Charter Review Board — District 5: Mike Shlasko

Shlasko will face David Samuel in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 14, 2015
Whole Foods, Wawa locations face zoning issues

Sarasota County staff have recommended against allowing a developer to remove wetlands for the proposed University Station.

  • East County
  • News
The ArtisTree Design and Dine Contest team unveils the landscaping plans for contest winners Missy and Kevin Cooper.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 12, 2013
Design and Dine Contest landscaping unveiled

When Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper returns from work after April 25, he and his wife Missy won't have to feel far from the island in their Bent Tree home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk

Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Circle 'Round

Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development plans to redevelop the remains of a vacant mobile home park near Siesta Key.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: June

Siesta Promenade would bring a hotel and 250,000 square feet of retail to the gateway to Siesta Key, causing worry among residents.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ringing any bells? A dismal 12% of high school seniors have a good grasp of American history. Fewer than one in four attain the minimum basic standard, according to tests from the U.S. Department of Education.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
OUR VIEW: The crisis of our founding roots

Despite naysayers in some of the highest offices in the land, the story of America may be the most compelling national story ever told in the history of the world, the story of men who fought and died for a universal desire - freedom - and then embodied that desire in a set of guiding principles that continues to this day.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The Grand Mariner development includes 14 condominiums and 20 deep-water boat slips.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 13, 2011
Grand Mariner sells for $9.5 million

Bank of America took ownership of the 14-unit condominium following a 2009 foreclosure judgment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2010
Commission wants chairs removed from beach

The Longboat Key Town Commission also approved a reduction in water and wastewater rates at its regular workshop Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
To apply, interested applicants must attend a mandatory workshop about the 7-month-long application process.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • June 11, 2017
County grants give neighborhoods opportunity for improvement

Groups of residents can apply for up to $10,000 to improve aspects of their community on the county's dime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 18, 2014
Olympian to help open LWR gym

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics will celebrate the grand opening of its new $1.8 million facility from 12-2 p.m. Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2013
Weather Photo: MARINA MAGIC

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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