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Libby’s center cut tenderloin, topped with an add-on of shrimp scampi, is a perfect pairing.
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 20, 2021
Where the surf meets the turf

This combination is a classic for a reason. These restaurants have updated takes on an old-time favorite.

  • LWR Life
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 2, 2019
2019 word: Chivalry

Men, 2018 was a lousy year. We need to change the trend lines. Adopting the codes of the honorable knights of the Middle Ages would be a good way to start.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The popularity of the Siesta Key Breeze service was one factor that motivated the City Commission’s interest in an open-air trolley, rather than a bus. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 6, 2021
City favors open-air trolley for islands transit

The City Commission is interested in spending additional money to expand a transportation service between downtown and Lido Key, though it’s unclear how the route may be funded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"It's all very real now," says bride-to-be Sara Amick as she tries on her first wedding dress at "Operation Wedding Gown."
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • July 14, 2014
Sarasota store hosts 'Operation Wedding Gown'

Military brides were invited to choose the dress of their dreams for free at Sarasota Brides & Formalwear as part of Brides Across America's "Operation Wedding Gown."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Payne Park
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
City staff earmarks $182 million for capital-improvement projects

From bayfront connectivity to new police radios to U.S. 301 landscaping, City Hall has 52 projects that it is currently planning to perform during the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An above ground pool with plastic sides will have 10 competitive lanes.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2019
Pool project goes to higher level in Lakewood Ranch

New aquatics center will get plastic, above-ground pool in Lakewood Ranch, APRIL FOOLS.

  • April Fools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 22 Stunt woman 4:52 a.m. - 3000 block of Wood Street. Suspicious Incident. A woman was seen hanging off a man's car while he drove down the street. She reportedly fell off the car. Police arrived and tried to talk to the woman, but she said she did not want to file a report. She said her ex-boyfriend had moved into her home the previous day, but he was not going to stay there any longer.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
State Representative District 72: Jason Miller

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 12, 2016
Temple Emanu-El puts on Hanukkah production

Temple Emanu-El seventh graders showed off their theatrical skills during Sunday’s Hanukkah performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River junior Sarah Crawford hit a pair of home runs against Armwood March 4.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Melissa Perkins and Eric Peters take advantage of two photo opportunities.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrates 10 years

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated its 10-year anniversary May 7, at the Silver Soiree, held at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mona Jain Middle School sixth-grader Emery Houston, 11, anxiously waits to enter the answer to an online quiz on a new laptop.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2019
Technology brings class to the future

New opportunities with new technology

  • East County
  • News
Diana, Armando and Judith Nino
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2020
Spanish Main celebrates citizenship with employee

At Spanish Main Yacht Club, residents showed their appreciation for Nino.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 18, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Assistant Producer Margaret Barbieri directs the performers from the seats.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 9, 2021
Technical translation: Sarasota Ballet adjusts to filmed performances

The Sarasota Ballet has adapted to the pandemic by learning how to stage filmed ballet shows.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 1, 2021
How will this end?

No one knows how the current strife in America will end. But we’ve been resilient for 245 years. And we know this, too: An essential ingredient to pursuing happiness is you must be free.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The planned St. Regis Hotel and Residences would offer 166 hotel rooms and 78 residential condominium units.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 13, 2020
Unicorp closes deals on more Colony units

Five units sold for more than $783,000 records show.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County's Lena Road Landfill has an estimated 20 to 24 years of life left. In 2018, it accepted 335,607.40 tons of waste.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 25, 2019
Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

Manatee County embarks in trashy conversation

  • East County
  • News
Looking out on a spectacular water view, the homes of Showcase Circle have set the standard for luxury in The Lake Club.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 23, 2018
Lake Club Classic

A former model home shines as brightly as ever.

  • LWR Life
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Summer Chef Jam kicks off with Mattison's City Grille

The annual food and beer event featured three small plates from Chef Paul Mattison.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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