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  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • November 24, 2021
Lifestyle Rx: Creating healthy habits

Getting square with our values is what creates motivation.

  • Health
It's a giant tower of meat served in its own juices, and Grove's pork osso buco is a meal for all seasons. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 14, 2022
Grove's pork Osso Buco is an eye-catching vertical standing meat shank

You can call it a dinosaur bone or a turkey leg. But Grove's pork osso buco is drawing attention whenever you order it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Martin Hyde

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 30, 2020
There's virtual fun for virtually everyone

Area organizations getting innovative with online options for entertainment

  • Arts + Culture
The Whitney Plaza Community Center would be located at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 10, 2023
Contracts, full remodel needed for Whitney Plaza Community Center

A few pieces still need to fall into place before the remodel and opening of the Whitney Plaza Community Center on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Calusa's BA PB Swirl is for the seasoned drinkers ranking in at 14.2%.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 9, 2023
3 Sarasota breweries that knock it out of the park

Whether you're craving a fruity pale ale or a coffee porter, Big Top Brewing Company, Good Liquid Brewing Company and Calusa Brewing are the perfect spots to get your brew on.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 11, 2023
A man yelling at the beach prompts police response

Police were called to respond to a suspicious person, who had fallen off his bike and yelled in frustration at the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Herndon, Virginia-based Heritage Golf Group plans course improvements at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 16, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's new owners come with a fresh vision

Virginia golf course company Heritage Golf Group believes it picked up a trophy asset in buying the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Significant enhancements and improvements are on the docket.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
New swan cygnets hatched on Longboat Key in May 2024.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 6, 2024
Baby swans take first steps on Longboat Key

David Novak, the swan keeper of Longboat Key, helped ensure the survival of six recently hatched cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Lowther. Courtesy photo.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 30, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The sophomore leads the Rams girls lacrosse team in goals and assists.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gary Heard, Brian Hersh, Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna and Chandler Pennington
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2023
Patrons get a sneak peek of Sarasota orchestra’s Masterworks No. 2

At the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks dinner series, patrons learned more about the performance ahead.

  • Black Tie
Team USA's David Toms and Brett Quigley look over the green on the No. 9 hole at The Concession Golf Club during the World Champions Cup at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2023
Concession Golf Club makes a major statement during World Champions Cup

Could the 2031 PGA Championship now go to the Lakewood Ranch-area course?

  • East County
  • Opinion
Artist Babs Reingold with “Hair Nest ’01,” “Hair Nest ’16” and “Hair Nest ’15.”
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 27, 2024
Babs Reingold uses art to explore what lies beneath the surface

Babs Reingold's solo show, "Under My Skin," is on view at Spaaces gallery on Princeton Street.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team is heading to its first Final Four Feb. 19 (courtesy Karter Clark)
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 18, 2016
Meet the Team: Lakewood Ranch Girls Basketball

A look at the 11 girls who will take the court for the Mustangs in the Final Four Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
APRIL FOOL: All eyes will be upon new Mote exhibit

Rare two-headed, electric eel has aquarium community abuzz.

  • April Fools
At the Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key "Go for a Cure" Tournament there was a helicopter drop to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • February 29, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key putts for a cure

Key-Niners and Eighteen-holers hosted their annual Go for a Cure tournament to raise money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast President Christine Johnson, Honorary Chair Cornelia Matson, and Director of Marketing and Events Sam Valentin
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 5, 2024
Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years in paradise

The Party in Paradise fundraiser welcomed more than 350 guests to the land trust's headquarters.

  • Black Tie
Anna and Elsa walk their fans over to a better photo spot. The sisters were mobbed with hugs the minute they arrived.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2024
Movie in the Park at Waterside Place attracts 'Frozen' super fans

It was a special night in Lakewood Ranch to stay up late and dress like your favorite princess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Harry Anand's Change of Watch ceremony. Bobby Overall, Brian Will, Alex Lancaster, Harry Anand and Pete Kujawski.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 30, 2024
Yacht Club leader preaches local involvement as key to progress

New Commodore Harry Anand brings his skills as a business leader, community activist and mayor to the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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