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Tzeva's small plates set a family-oriented dining experience.
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • March 7, 2023
Tzeva restaurant fires up Mediterranean dishes with Israeli, Japanese flair

The newly opened Mediterranean restaurant at Art Ovation Hotel adds some creativity to its menu.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Richard Harris and Kenneth Stephens will speak to their long journeys overcoming racism. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2021
Pastors to speak on overcoming racism at Church of the Redeemer event

Richard Harris and Kenneth Stephens come from wildly different backgrounds to speak at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dominic Catalano (left) and Brian McCarthy stand at the future site of The Pickleball Club, which will feature 12 indoor courts, two outdoor courts, two drill courts and other amenities. Photo by Scott Lockwood
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 8, 2021
The Pickleball Club set to break ground near Lakewood Ranch

The Pickleball Club will offer East County players an indoor option.

  • East County
  • News
Aaron De Jesus and Mauricio Martínez star in Asolo Rep's production of "Man of La Mancha."
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 15, 2023
Asolo Rep's 'Man of La Mancha' captures a passionate dreamer

Director Peter Rothstein’s inventive, Broadway-quality production brings Quixote’s quest to the 21st century.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to begin work today on a Lido Key renourishment project using sand taken from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2020
Federal judge denies request to block Lido Key renourishment

The U.S. District Court decision represents the latest in a series of failed efforts from Siesta Key residents to halt the dredging of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark, Elyse and Aaron Gordon on the first day of Kindergarten at Willis Elementary School in August, 2013
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 23, 2021
Bus(ted) the first day

The first day of school is full of joyous rituals and anxieties — for parents, of course.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 15, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Slow your roll, boaters

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Plant-based meal prep options are quick, easy and healthy. Photo courtesy Ella Olsson, Unsplash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2021
A beginner's guide to meal prep

What is meal prep, and what are the benefits of cooking this way?

  • Health
Sarasota County code enforcement officer John Lally holds a sound-measurement device next to comrade Kevin Burns, who started working weekend hours last month.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 11, 2012
Sarasota County beefs up code enforcement

Military veteran Kevin Burns started working overtime to monitor weekend violations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Miss Marina Elaine is using alluring audiences with her imagination and her showmanship. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 2, 2022
Hard Heart Burlesque whets audience appetite

It's one thing to get on stage and give an audience everything within you. It's quite another to do that while disrobing.

  • Arts + Culture
1. Jordyn Byrd stars in volleyball and girls basketball at Cardinal Mooney.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 3, 2022
The top 10 Sarasota athletes to watch in 2022

These rising stars demand your attention.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 17, 2014
Commission seeks map for Comp Plan, code changes

Dave Bullock warned commissioners they'll be discussing town code 'in details that will make your eyes roll back.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tarsy's writing reflects her love for Molly. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2022
Longboat author's novel transforms grief to good

After losing her cocker spaniel Molly, Jean Tarsy wrote "I'm in Heaven" to help herself and others.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 15

Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Behind the leadership of 12 seniors, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team captured its first district title in nine years and advanced to the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
Sports Teams of 2012

Enjoy our picks for the top sports teams of 2012.

  • East County
  • Sports
"Love" (Evan Stevens) coaches "Everybody" (Sidney Story) in Asolo Conservatory's production. (Photo by Frank Atura)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 22, 2021
Here comes 'Everybody'

'Everybody' reimagines the classic medieval morality play in the FSU/Asolo Acting Conservatory’s latest production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 2

Mary Kondrat photographed a downpour off of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Owner Estela Villegas seeks to open La Villa Mexican Restaurant by the summer. The restaurant is located at 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite No. 5. File photo
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat dining options about to expand

Restaurants coming soon promise new variety without leaving the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jamie Billingsley, the emergency manager at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, demonstrates how to use a tourniquet with Stephen Arnold, the patient experience manager.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to host Stop the Bleed

Stop the Bleed will teach people the actions necessary to help if someone is injured or bleeding.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 12, 2023
Richard (Rick) Raymond Williams

Richard (Rick) Raymond Williams (almost 95 years around the sun!) of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 surrounded by family and friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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