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Arts + Entertainment | Spotlight Partners

  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 23, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This family-owned, chef-driven coastal eatery and lively sports bar on Siesta Key, is known for its seafood, cocktails, live music, a Chicago-Bears–inspired vibe during football season all served up in a laid-back atmosphere.

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  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 16, 2025
Time to See It: The Greatest Show On Earth® Gallery

Whether you’re a Sarasota regular or here for a summer getaway, this gallery is a must-see extravaganza.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 16, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Florence & the Spice Boys

Regardless of what location you dive into, one thing’s for sure, Florence and the Spice Boys isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a full-on flavor experience.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
  • June 12, 2025
9-Day Journey to Northern Italy and Switzerland

Experience the romance of Venice and Verona, the beauty of Lake Como, and the majesty of the Swiss Alps.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 9, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Kelly's Roast Beef

Get a taste of New England in the heart of Sarasota with the lobster roll that’s making waves.

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  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • June 2, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lucky 8

Fueled by Chef Mark’s passion for stacked sandwiches, soulful tunes and the charm of New Orleans’ Mom-and-Pop gems, Lucky 8 serves up a bold, modern twist on the classics.

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  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 26, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Beach'n Rides & Rentals

Add a speaker, grab a smoothie, and make your ride part of the experience. Because in Sarasota, the journey should be just as fun as the destination.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 19, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Lakewood Ranch Deli

You can order their signature breakfast sandwiches, like the Saus, Egg n Cheese or Ham, Egg n Cheese, all day long.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By GROVE Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom
  • May 14, 2025
Pinot & Pottery

Whether you're a seasoned artist or just here for the fun, this experience is the perfect way to sip, snack, and socialize while creating a festive, functional masterpiece.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Vortex Tour

Tap into Sarasota’s wild side with a tour blended with nature, energy and mindfulness that promises to awaken your senses and elevate your spirit.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 12, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

From AMOB's famous all-you-can-eat fish and chips on Mondays to slammin' Salmon Wednesday's, there's something delicious to pair with daily happy hours each day of the week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 7, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Grove Restaurant

Sip, Savor, Repeat: Drink of the Week is Shrub Me Down.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Kayaking SRQ

Let Kayaking SRQ show you our home, backyard and passion for more than 40 years — great for nature, animal and photography lovers!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Harry's Continental Kitchens

This dessert is the perfect balance of tart and sweet — it’s a slice of sunshine that locals and visitors alike dream about long after the last bite.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff
  • April 29, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: Michael's On East

With 40+ years of experience, Michael Klauber & Phil Mancini are known for exceptional service and cuisine — always guided by the belief that every guest should be treated exactly as they wish to be.

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