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By Robin Hartill |
February 26, 2015

Ham Jones swapped security for dream

Ham Jones, who left a career at IBM to open Seafood Shack, died Feb. 14. He was 81.

Longboat Key
News

By Amanda Sebastiano |
November 27, 2013

Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

East County
Neighbors

By Kurt Schultheis |
October 17, 2013

Town seeks telecommunications extension

Town Manager Dave Bullock will seek a state extension so a telecommunications ordinance and Comp Plan amendment can be reviewed together.

Longboat Key
News

By Dana Kampa |
November 3, 2025

Interfaith pet blessing recognizes contributions of furry companions

Faith leaders at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key teamed up to offer a special blessing to the community's animals.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Heidi Kurpiela |
February 22, 2018

The Little Garden That Could

Lakewood Ranch’s community garden survived hurricane flooding and a bitter cold snap. We tiptoed through the marigolds to see which plants came out on top.

LWR Life

By Pam Eubanks |
January 4, 2010

TOP STORY, DEC.: SMR sells Ranch Realty

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer said the sale is part of its long-term business plan.

East County
News

By Nicole Thompson |
January 30, 2014

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Jalea

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Dana Kampa |
January 27, 2025

Revamped St. Armands restaurant blends new, classic styles

Owners of the newly opened Café on St. Armands blended the familiar feeling of the 100-year-old building with an updated aesthetic, hoping to help revamp St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Michael Eng |
March 24, 2011

GALLERY: Reptiles visit Love Comes First Preschool

Reptiles from Sarasota Jungle Gardens slithered into the East County's Love Comes First Preschool March 24 -- much to the delight of the students. Special guests included a Burmese python, a Moroccan uromastyx, a green iguana and an American alligator.

East County
Neighbors

By Eduardo Anaya |
April 27, 2012

PREEN & CHIC: CHICKEN YELLOW AND TANGERINE ORANGE

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Jen Blanco |
June 10, 2015

Sidelines: East County 6.11.2015

Mets draft ODA slugger; Mid-Range Game to hold Father’s Day Camp

East County
Sports

By Andrew Warfield |
October 19, 2022

Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
April 11, 2012

Outdoor seating hampers St. Armands pedestrians

Business Improvement District board members asked city staff to come back with ways that will allow them to enforce a uniform outdoor furniture policy for St. Armands Circle restaurants.

Longboat Key
News

By Kurt Schultheis |
June 28, 2012

City manager candidate: Edward 'Ed' Mitchell

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected now include two Florida city manager candidates. This is the last of three city managers the Sarasota Observer has profiled.

Sarasota
News

By Dana Kampa |
June 22, 2025

Longboat church uplifts Palmetto partners to serve community

Longboat Island Chapel shined a spotlight on Palmetto's Strength in Action program that offers educational opportunities and other resources to those who need it.