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By Dana Kampa |
October 15, 2025

La Norma brings homey feel to restaurant renovation

The Longboat Key restaurant brings an authentic Sicilian flair to the restaurant scene, backed by thorough financial planning.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By S.T. Cardinal |
March 16, 2026

Heading to Longboat Key's beaches for spring break? Know the rules.

On a public beach with no lifeguards, the responsibility to enforce local ordinances falls on the shoulders of the police department.

Longboat Key
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 13, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carter Evans

The junior forward has exploded offensively as of late for Riverview boys basketball.

Sarasota
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
January 5, 2026

Longstanding St. Armands Italian restaurant reopens under new name

Nōnnō Umberto, formerly operating as Le Colone, held its soft opening the first week of January under a new generation's leadership.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Jack Nelson |
March 4, 2026

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Greg Dauer

As the game's leading scorer, the sophomore guard powered Sarasota boys basketball to a regional title.

Sarasota
Sports

By Mark Gordon |
May 17, 2022

New restaurants keep popping up in Lakewood Ranch

The lure of East County and its thousands of hungry newcomers is a magnet for Sarasota restaurateurs.

LWR Life

By Andrew Warfield |
April 26, 2023

Artists make final pitch for Fruitville Road roundabout sculpture

The Public Art Committee will decide on which sculpture design to recommend for City Commission approval on May 3.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
November 23, 2022

Jiggs Landing of Bradenton plots the course of its concert series

The popular Manatee County park hosts live music Wednesday through Sundays.

East County
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
October 21, 2010

Siesta Revised home sells for $1.65 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all real-estate transactions this week.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
December 1, 2011

Plaza at Five Points Residences home sells for $1.4 million

Joy Server, Sarasota, sold her Unit 17PHD condominium at Plaza at Five Points Residences, 50 Central Ave., to Waterside Properties LLC for $1.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Robin Hartill |
January 2, 2011

TOP STORY, NOV.: Longboat Ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
March 8, 2012

Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,545,000

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian O'Brien and Kathleen O'Brien, trustees, sold the Unit PH-D condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Rainer and Debora Blomster, Sarasota, for $1,545,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Observer Staff |
March 20, 2013

EASTER EVENTS

Local churches, businesses and organizations are offering a plethora of Easter-inspired activities during the next two weekends. Below, you'll find a listing of local happenings, including Easter egg hunts and special sunrise Easter services.

East County
News

By Amanda Morales |
August 20, 2015

Faces of the centenarian club at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota celebrate group birthday for residents reaching 100 or more years.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Pam Eubanks |
November 13, 2013

Observed: East County Observer turns 15

The last 15 years of East County's history have been amazing - with high highs and low lows - but the East County has proved to be strong, resilient and optimistic.