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Naughty Monk founders Diana and Joe Eibler, Judy and Eric Keller and Tony Martin tip their glasses to celebrate the official launch of their brand. Naughty Monk hosted an official ribbon cutting June 22.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 28, 2017
'Naughty' pleasure now in distribution

Naughty Monk Brewery begins distribution of its craft beers in Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2012
Town Hall to close for Memorial Day

Town Hall will be closed Monday and will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: The long road home

Read a time line of the Ringling Bridge Project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River senior Brianna Maxa
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brianna Maxa

Braden River senior Brianna Maxa hit a RBI triple with two outs in the top of the 11th inning, propelling the Lady Pirates to a 1-0 victory over Barron Collier in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals May 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Liquor Locker owner Broc Smith makes spicy ground beef-and-chorizo tacos and a Mexican tequila-chaser called sangrita.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Broc Smith

Friday has finally arrived, and at Broc Smith's house that can only mean one thing - taco night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 25, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deadline looms

The head of the Sculpture Foundation, which owns the kissing sailor sculpture, met with top city officials to work out a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
William Rosen submitted this photo of an osprey chasing an eagle off the roof of Grand Bay building four, taken from his Longboat Key lanai.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

Longboat photo contest winner: May 14

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles D. Hines
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 19, 2012
Election Q&A: Sarasota County Commission District 5 Race

In this week's issue, we profile candidates for Sarasota County Commission District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • March 19, 2014
Lido residents hold off on campaigning for renourishment

Lido Key residents want to take an even-keeled approach in supporting a proposed beach project that is drawing heat from Siesta Key groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pecan Delight Pie was developed from a Derby Pie recipe.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 21, 2011
EDIBLES: Pecan pie is a delightful dessert

En garde, Chocolate Decadence. Your position as the gold standard of rich desserts is in danger.

  • Arts + Culture
The Celery Fields is a more than 300-acre property that doubles as Sarasota County's primary stormwater collection zone as well as a public park and bird estuary.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2017
Proposed recycling facility draws criticism

A proposed recycling facility has nearby residents organizing against the project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 9, 2009
Good Earth opening delayed

The Lakewood Ranch Main Street's new anchor was scheduled to open last week. Officials say the new opening date is Sept. 21.

  • East County
  • News
Rob and Executive Director Jennifer Rominiecki
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 9, 2019
Supporters wine and dine in the gardens

The Garden to Plate Wine Dinner was hosted March 8 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Black Tie
Kristen Zaborski, Samantha Bennett and Rebecca and Brad Williams enjoy the Culture Collective End of Season Party May 23 at Save Our Seabirds. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 29, 2017
Culture Collective presents 2017-2018 season schedule

This season, the young professionals group will see performances by Sarasota Orchestra, Choral Artists of Sarasota and many more.

  • Arts + Culture
Devin McDermott
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alex Amador Martinez outstretches his ribbon before writing his contributions to Patterson's piece.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 26, 2017
Students contribute to Community Foundation art installation

The the three-part piece represents the components of the foundation’s mission — community, donors and nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stefan Sanders conducted "Great Escapes 3: Amadeus." Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley |
  • January 30, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gifts audiences with intimate 'Great Escapes'

"Great Escapes 3: Amadeus" makes orchestra patrons feel as if they're standing on the conductor’s podium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
This Lake Club home at 16010 Topsail Terrace sold for $1,895,000. It has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,738 square feet of living area. Courtesy of Shanahan Merrill Group.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton area home sales at $1,895,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The four candidates spoke about major issues such as homelessness and affordable housing at Monday's forum.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 14, 2015
Commission candidates discuss party politics

At a neighborhood association forum Monday night, the four candidates vying for two open Sarasota City Commission talked about the partisan element of the nonpartisan race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucy Gordon, as Jane Birkin, with Eric Elmosnino, as Serge Gainsbourg, in the biopic, 'Gainsbourg.'
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 9, 2011
Film Review: 'Gainsbourg'

Who was Serge Gainsbourg? Clueless myself, I was surprised to discover that he was a huge star in '60s/'70s French culture. A provocative and gifted musician, Gainsbourg was also known for his high-profile love life.

  • Arts + Culture
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