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La Norma chef Davide Nanni crafts a dish, as he said he always does, with painstaking precision. (Photo courtesy of Davide Nanni)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 22, 2020
New La Norma chef brings authentic flair from Italy itself

Davide Nanni has 31,000 Facebook followers and experience in Rome and London. Now he is bringing his unique style to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 27, 2009
Town to assist Key Club Moorings channel dredge

The town will become a co-applicant to a minor dredging project that will open up a channel that both marina and Longboat Key Bay Isles homeowners use.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Cutway points out the difference between a male bee and a female bee.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Dive into hives in Manatee County

Myakka's Gold Apiary produces a buzz.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 30, 2019
Eliminate the pavilion and pool; keep it simple

So what's next for the Lido Beach project?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Antonia Watson, Randilyn Wilson, volunteer assistant Aaron Whitley and Jocelyn Parker pose after golf practice.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 4, 2019
Booker Middle introduces its girls golf team

Golf — and tennis — had been out of middle schools since 2010 before returning this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sammy Landau, a 2-year-old mastiff, is a rare breed: His owners, Lenny and Susan Landau, licensed him at Town Hall, making him one of just 175 pets legally registered since 2011.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2015
Commission takes shot at pet licenses

A decades-old requirement makes outlaws out of most Longboat Key dogs and cats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The inside of the former Polo Grill & Bar has been gutted to make way for the Grove, which is planning a late fall opening.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market

Lakewood Ranch continues to build ultra-competitive restaurant market.

  • East County
  • News
Pascone's Ristorante owner Judi Stanley is eager for the restaurant to open July 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 25, 2018
Retail rises in UTC corridor

Several new businesses head to UTC shopping districts

  • East County
  • News
A passerby shared this photo of one of the cars involved. (Courtesy image).
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 8, 2017
Two children seriously injured in Lakewood Ranch crash Tuesday

Three individuals have been transported to hospitals.

  • East County
  • News
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clinical nutrition manager Corista Williams talks trendy diets.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 13, 2017
Solving the diet dilemma

The pros, the cons and the misconceptions of some of the most popular lifestyles.

  • Health
Whitney Beach Plaza will remain commercial following a decision by owner Ryan Snyder.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 24, 2017
Whitney Beach Plaza owner aims to sell

After a referendum to add a residential component to the struggling Longboat Key shopping plaza failed, owner Ryan Snyder is selling off the spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 9, 2016
Sarasota planners OK Cask & Ale on Main Street

City staff have endorsed plans for an upscale craft cocktail lounge in the space originally slated to house Taco Bus.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Lady Mustangs blank Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 title with a 4-0 victory over Palmetto Jan. 23. The team posted a 7-0 district record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2012
Manatee CEO Roundtable meets Friday

Community leaders will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2015
Keywide property values rise by 4.79%

The increase will result in revenue that’s $21,000 lower than estimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has experienced break-ins and acts of vandalism since it closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • July 25, 2014
Vandals damage 33 Colony units

Police don't know who is responsible for the latest incidents at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 25, 2019
Sarasota High holds third-annual Hall of Fame ceremony

Six new inductees were honored by the school for their contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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