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To inform, inspire, enlighten and entertain with unique, local content; to help our partners prosper; and to lead and inspire our communities. - Observer Media Group Mission Statement Formed in 1995 with the acquisition of the Longboat Observer, The Observer Media Group has grown into a family-owned and operated multimedia...
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Stroll along our beautiful outdoor Birdwalk and find yourself among elegant cranes, native raptors, and chatty parrots. Our non-releasable resident birds can't wait to meet you. We rescue 1200+ wild birds per year and treat them in our onsite Avian Hospital, with the goal of releasing them back into the...
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Located in the heart of Longboat Key, we are set only feet from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico where you can see dolphins, manatees, and various wildlife. The Diplomat Beach Resort is centrally located within minutes of such attractions as Mote Marine, Ringling Museum of Art, St. Armands...
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When you are in the mood for something special for dinner tonight, look no further than The Melting Pot in Sarasota, Florida. You can stop in for a quick drink or two over cheese and chocolate, or you can enjoy the full four-course experience. The choice is yours, but the...
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Senior Friendship Centers bring joy to all. The Caregivers Resource Center offers brain fitness to those with cognitive or physical limitations while supporting their families and caregivers with support groups, resources, and seminars.
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A revival of famed Original Wolfie’s and iconic Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House that initially brought the best of New York deli to Miami, Florida, over 75 years ago. These prominent institutions, together with their related brands (Pumpernik’s, Thal Bros. Epicure Market, and Jerry’s Famous Deli), have developed fabulous proven recipes...
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At our Sarasota, Florida distillery our spirits are hand-crafted from start to finish in small batches using only the finest ingredients and hands-on distillation in a copper pot still. We take our time and carefully watch over every step of the fermentation and distillation of Siesta Key rum. This allows...
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For over 50 years Morton's Gourmet Market has maintained the trust and loyalty of generations of Sarasotans. Morton's is Sarasota's premiere full service, specialty food store that offers a wide variety of products and services including catering and special events today. Sarasota's oldest catering remains Sarasota's finest caterer by combining...
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Enjoy the playground, drinking fountain, and views of the water tower. Restrooms* can be open upon request. Allows leashed pets. *Open for reservations only. Owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District.
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This park located on the north side of South Lido Beach, offers a nature trail, a canoe/kayak launch, a self-guided canoe/kayak trail, and picnic areas.