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Nik Wallenda performs in June at Benderson Park.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 25, 2020
Nik Wallenda among five Circus Ring of Fame inductees

January ceremony in St. Armands postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 9, 2010
Film Review: 'Splice'

The Observer's resident film critic reviews "Splice," starring Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The former Yume Sushi restaurant space has sold for $2.47 million.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 15, 2024
Local restaurant owners buy downtown Sarasota eatery for $2.47M

The former Yume Sushi restaurant space in downtown Sarasota has been bought by well-known local restaurateur Michael Evanoff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 6, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Learn from The Bay's public engagement

Longboat readers sound off on issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 7, 2014
Pasta La Vista

We've found some of the guys (and gal) in Sarasota who make pasta by hand in-house.

  • Arts + Culture
The state’s vision for the future of Fruitville Road is designed to better accommodate alternative modes of transportation, particularly pedestrian activity. Image via city of Sarasota
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
Fruitville Road vision emphasizes safety, pedestrian access

A 20-year plan for reshaping the state road earned a unanimous endorsement from the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Service with a Purpose

Seven members of Woodland, The Community Church, will be heading to Uganda July 18 to visit with orphans.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 12, 2010
The Artist Series: Faith Sherman and Joseph Li

Grammy-nominated vocalist Faith Sherman and pianist Joseph Li recently performed in Lakewood Ranch as part of the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
A sign advertising Longboat Library's holiday book sale sits outside the library.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 10, 2019
Longboat Library to hold book sale for the holidays

From cookbooks to novels and CDs to DVDs, Longboat Library will be selling array of gift possibilities Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"Motherless Brooklyn" opened Nov. 1.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 4, 2019
Edward Norton takes over in 'Motherless Brooklyn'

The book-to-film adaption parallels today's society.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2019
Style: You can take it with you

Figure out which travel bag and accessory is best for you this holiday season.

  • LWR Life
Last year's Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival featured over 60 wineries from around the world and food from area restaurants. Tickets sold out in three minutes.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 9, 2015
Forks & Corks 2016 tickets go on sale

1,500 tickets for last year's international food and wine festival sold out in three minutes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • December 13, 2017
Bearadise continues a legacy in Myakka City

Bearadise Ranch hosts first ever Brunch with the Bears as a tribute to Johnny Welde, who passed almost one year ago.

  • East County
  • News
Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by mid-July.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 24, 2021
Delayed garage doors slow opening of Longboat Key fire station

Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive is set to open by July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Harmer delivered a presentation on the Longboat Key ballot initiatives on Thursday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 21, 2018
Harmer hits the road to explain and listen

Town manager makes appearances to help voters understand whats on the ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Tsunami swimmer Maddox Emrick, 9, practices his kick with the paddle board.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2016
Voters approve county, school taxes

Tourists expected to pay a third of new taxes over 15 years.

  • East County
  • News
Cod Ribatejano, one of the many ways that the Portuguese prepare salted cod, is the distinctive dish on the menu at Amore. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 2, 2022
Amore Restaurant hooks patrons with a salted cod recipe from the old country

This isn't your British fish and chips. Amore is serving a rich and hearty Portuguese salted cod dish laid over fried potatoes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Louies Modern. Photo by Perry Johnson.
  • By June LeBell |
  • April 10, 2013
Tidbites

Louies Modern Is open for business; The Francis Is open for business; Derek's Culinary casual is a mover and shaker;Eat Out by Stopping In; Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar Spices Up University Park

  • Arts + Culture
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