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By Mary Ellen Mancini |
November 5, 2014

Best of: French fries

Salted, seasoned, topped or dressed, there's just something downright appetizing and irresistible about French fries.

Arts + Culture

By June LeBell |
April 10, 2013

Music Review: Chroma Quartet

The Chroma Quartet has been together since 2008, but it's only this season the group really made a splash on the Sarasota music scene.

Arts + Culture

By Harriet Sokmensuer |
September 11, 2014

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
December 1, 2021

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caroline King

The Riverview High girls basketball senior had 14 points and six rebounds against Brooks DeBartolo High on Tuesday

Sarasota
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
February 20, 2024

East County Athlete of the Week: Allie Thompsen

The Lakewood Ranch High girls lacrosse senior has 10 goals in her first three games of 2024.

East County
Sports

By Dana Kampa |
April 20, 2025

Paradise Center, Longboat Harbour get groovy before saying goodbye

The Paradise Center and Longboat Harbour Condominiums held their end-of-season parties this week.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
May 5, 2025

Kentuckians in Longboat Key root on derby contestants

Lo' Key Island Grille owners said considering one hails from Lexington, they couldn't pass up hosting a watch party.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ryan Kohn |
January 30, 2024

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Yvette Brown

The Booker High girls basketball sophomore has been on a roll in January.

Sarasota
Sports

By Adam Hughes |
February 13, 2019

Country Club home tops local sales at $1.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

East County
Real Estate

By Madison Bierl |
February 11, 2026

Cursive writing requirements would change if proposed legislation passes

Students currently learn cursive between third and fifth grade. If House Bill 127 becomes law, students will begin learning in second grade and will be tested in fifth.

East County
Schools

By Jay Heater |
August 18, 2023

Eatalia, The Wellness Space sign to join Waterside Place lineup

Agave Bandido, a Mexican-American restaurant, and the Deep Lagoon seafood and oyster house are expected soon.

East County
Business

By Eric Garwood |
August 10, 2021

Michael Saunders listing wins HGTV prize

Voters on the cable network voted Westway Drive home as the best in the Waterside category.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
August 1, 2022

Lakewood Ranch CDD, District 4, Seat 2: Michael Amato

Meet the candidate.

East County
News

By Pam Eubanks |
June 18, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Grill Favorites (VIDEO)

In honor of Father's Day, The East County Observer caught up with employees and customers at the Gateway Publix to learn about their favorite grilling meats.