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You're sure to fall in love with Cupid's Arrow this Valentine's Day.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2018
Drink this: Cupid's Arrow

You'll fall in love with this Valentine's Day cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 3, 2022
Robert James Wollard

Robert James Wollard went to be with his Lord on January 24, 2022.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Photo via BroadwaySpain/Wikimedia Commons)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • September 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 8-14

There are screen classics, poetry lectures, art exhibits and live theater all vying for Sarasota's attention.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Suzy Wilford, the outreach and recruitment ambassador for Southeastern Guide Dogs, says dogs like her dog, Carson, can change someone's life. People can see how the nonprofit benefits people during the walkathon. File photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs will host annual walkathon at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

The Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon returns as an in-person event at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 27

Diane Suner captured this photo of a cockle shell on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2022
East County weather page photo: January 27

Ron Anderson captured this photo in Lakewood Ranch’s Central Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 23

Ann Klemeyer captured an image of this wood stork in Sarasota’s Red Bug Slough.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 15, 2020
Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

  • Arts + Culture
Gulf Coast Community Foundation leaders hope the playbook will encourage and inform residents and policymakers on how to improve water quality.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 10, 2021
Foundation creates playbook to improve water quality

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation created a playbook that highlights 43 activities that could keep Sarasota’s waterways clean and healthy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The nearly nine-acre site on the north side of public launch at 10th Street and North Tamiami Trail has been rezoned to be consistent with the rest of the 53-acre city-owned site being redeveloped as The Bay.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 1, 2022
Planning Board divided on new zoning district for The Bay

Members are deadlocked over a proposal to create a new Bay Park Zone.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Proceeds from Angela Massaro-Fain's Bacio di Cucina (A Kiss from the Kitchen) go to the nonprofit Sisterhood for Good.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 14, 2021
Lakewood Ranch author offers a taste of tradition with Bacio di Cucina

Lakewood Ranch's Angela Massaro-Fain honors her grandmother's cooking secrets in a new book, Bacio di Cucina.

  • East County
  • News
Shawna Hicks-Cranston, Elizabeth Cranston and Brad Cranston. Brad died unexpectedly Jan. 12. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance grieves after death of local businessman

Lakewood Ranch businessman Brad Cranston, who owned PostNet, dies at age 70.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Garey and Suzy Brenner
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 7, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hears from The Paradise Center

Executive director Suzy Brenner shared the goals and benefits of the island's center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 14

Stephen Jordan captured a beautiful sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 14

Bruce Silverman captured a colorful sunset over Rosedale in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 14

Michael Cohen caught this orange butterfly resting on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christ Church of Longboat Key in February 2020.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 2, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key reopens for in-person services

Masks and social distancing will be a must at services beginning Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners hope to sell the downtown administrative building and move to one on Cattlemen Road.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 3, 2020
County looks at new administrative building off Cattlemen Road

Commissioners hope to relocate the administrative building, currently on Ringling Boulevard, to Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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