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Pop’s Sunset Grill is a hopping spot for oyster tasting.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 1, 2024
The raw deal on where to find oysters in the Sarasota area

Oysters are a shellfish pleasure. No shuck! Local chefs share their expertise and love for the bivalve mollusks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Team Europe captain Darren Clarke said he'll have to play smart while navigating the course at The Concession.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 6, 2023
World Champions Cup golfers impressed by The Concession

The PGA Tour Champions event begins Thursday and runs Friday and Sunday.

  • East County
  • Sports
Blaze Belligan with Sarasota County Fire Station 11 prepped sample cups of their sweet chili.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 17, 2023
Fire departments bring heat to chili cook-off with unique recipes, booths

The Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off gave local fire departments the opportunity to showcase chili recipes and creativity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 7, 2022
Planned Parenthood meets the moment with annual luncheon

The "Meet The Moment" luncheon was held Nov. 7.

  • Black Tie
"The Surfer Boys" features the hits of the Beach Boys and follows four young men on a bachelor party in Sarasota.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 12, 2023
Beat the heat with fun-filled musical revues at FST

Enjoy the sounds of summer with these three Florida Studio Theatre cabarets.

  • Arts + Culture
Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 14, 2023
Sarasota County smoking ban approved, max millage rate set for 2024

A cigarette ban on beaches and in parks will begin Oct. 1, while a slightly reduced ad valorem rate was capped for the next fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Krysinski, Manager at Foxy Lady
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 24, 2023
What to wear for fall, according to St. Armands Circle boutiques

With jackets and sweaters on the way, it's time for light layering, a color palette swap and some western wear.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan Leonard, the community liaison for Suncoast Blood Centers in Lakewood Ranch, hopes the shelves can be fully stocked with blood for the next hurricane.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 12, 2023
SunCoast Blood Centers seeks donations as hurricane season continues

The Lakewood Ranch blood center wants a full blood supply in preparation for more storms.

  • East County
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • May 7, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Installation of the holiday tree at St. Armands Circle was completed Tuesday.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 8, 2023
St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Science Center student volunteers Mia Merrell, Rylan Monge, Natalie Carrion, Max Fischer, Rocket Burns, Julia Chen, Pragnya Govindu and Claire Wang encourage people to donate on July 29. Courtesy Photo
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 22, 2020
Suncoast Science Center and SunCoast Blood Centers to host blood donation drive

The joint partnership blood drive will be on July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Club's Douglas Whitney, an architect for 43 years, always has loved drawing by hand. He is the only one in WBRC's Lakewood Ranch office to still have a drafting table.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch architect retires after 43 years

From Main Street restaurants to Tidewell Hospice House to R.E. Crawford Construction headquarters, Douglas Whitney has made his mark on Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tristan Lovell (Optimist RWB — Blue) of Davis Island Race Team, Piper Roberts (Optimist RWB — White) of Sarasota Yacht Club and Ryan Rossignol (Optimist RWB — Red of Sarasota Youth Sailing) emerge from a bend in the course.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing

The event drew young sailors, as well as experienced racers, from near and far.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Pirman: "Diving into Nature" opens at Selby Gardens' downtown campus on July 22.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Louis Langley, Allison Byrd, Karen Tonnesen, Scott Tonnesen, Missy Erickson and Kathy Callahan
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 4, 2023
Longboat Lawn Party reaches raffle sales goal of $20,000

Longboaters enjoyed dishes from more than 25 local restaurants at the Kiwanis Club's biggest fundraiser of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center hosts its Health and Wellness Expos from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the hospital.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2019
Healthy fun

There's something to do every day.

  • Health
Les and Pam McCurdy opened their first Sarasota comedy club in 1988, the year after they got married.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 14, 2023
McCurdy's celebrates 35 years of comedy in Sarasota

Les and Pam McCurdy share their secrets for mixing business with pleasure.

  • Arts + Culture
Rams junior James Griffitts (20) wraps up a CAI ballcarrier.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 14, 2023
Riverview High football loses to Clearwater Academy International on last-second score

The Rams held a 33-14 lead in the fourth quarter but lost 35-33 after the Knights' comeback.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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