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By Alex Mahadevan |
November 6, 2013

Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key

The Broken Egg owner Bob Kirscher has sold the Lakewood Ranch, Clark Road and Siesta Key locations of the iconic breakfast restaurant.

Siesta Key
News

By Josh Siegel |
November 12, 2013

Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

East County
News

By Josh Siegel |
February 12, 2014

Vertical construction starts on Muirfield Village

Developers will build 60 town homes on nine acres.

East County
News

In Memoriam |
July 25, 2024

Harvey I. Steinberg

Harvey Steinberg of Framingham, Mass. and Longboat Key was the beloved husband of the late Arline Steinberg.

Longboat Key
Tributes & Obituaries

By Ian Swaby |
May 6, 2025

El Melvin hosts Cinco de Mayo Block Party

The event still featured an elevated VIP deck, outdoor vendors, costume performers and live music by the Bri Rivera Band.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Carter Weinhofer |
November 1, 2023

FPL still investigating Idalia outages with Longboat underground utilities

While the company still hasn't provided an answer, representatives look to maintain regular communication with the town.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
February 5, 2025

Manatee County trashes plans to sell property near Lena Road Landfill

The county was in negotiations to sell the land to D.R. Horton, but commissioners voted to cancel negotiations.

East County
News

By Jen Blanco |
September 2, 2009

Pirate Pounding

After a 29-13 victory over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Preseason Kickoff Classic Aug. 28, Braden River High will open its 2009 regular season at home Friday night against rival Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

By Matt Walsh |
October 19, 2017

Tragedy of parking meters

The city should get out of the parking business. Turn it over to the private sector. As Old Pasadena shows, everyone would win: the city, merchants and shoppers.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Monica Roman Gagnier |
September 18, 2024

Venice Theatre raises the roof for its 75th birthday

The theater celebrates its diamond anniversary as it continues to repair Hurricane Ian damage.

Arts + Culture

By Mark Gordon |
August 20, 2025

Camp is a dream come true for individuals with disabilities

With some help from (lots of) friends, an east Manatee County organization aims to grow its unique camp that supports individuals with special needs and their families.

East County
Neighbors

By Matt Walsh |
July 28, 2022

The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Marty Fugate |
March 30, 2023

Asolo Rep play keeps the faith

Asolo Repertory Theatre tackles the taboo in a 1970s period comedy “Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help."

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Kurt Schultheis |
January 2, 2010

TOP STORY, October: Key Club pushes project approval

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project hearings before the Planning and Zoning Board continued Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 at Temple Beth Israel.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
October 30, 2019

Part 1: Sarasota residents, officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

More than 40% of Sarasota County residents are facing an unaffordable housing situation. How severe is the issue, and how did it arise?

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 25, 2014

Colony matters still up in the air

A ruling canceled an auction scheduled for last week until a Colony Lender secured claim issue is settled. Colony Lender will attempt to hold a property auction in July.