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Saks' parent company, Saks Global, filed for bankruptcy in January.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2026
Bankrupt Saks Fifth Avenue to close Sarasota-UTC store

A Saks has been in the Sarasota-Manatee market for at least three decades.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is considering a new code addressing solar panels, which would clarify regulations around them. This home in the Village installed solar panels before the 2024 hurricanes and relied on them for backup power after the storms.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 10, 2026
Longboat Key considers rules on solar panels

If approved, the town will add a chapter to its code dedicated to solar panel regulations to help owners understand what is and isn't allowed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dozens gathered at the Longboat Key Club Thursday, Sept. 18 for a symposium to explain how state laws have changed in the wake of the 2021 Surfside condominium collapse.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 23, 2025
Condo owners on Longboat gather to navigate regulation changes

When Miami's Surfside condominium tower collapsed in 2021, the ripple effects extended across the whole state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 2, 2022
We should be alarmed

As we watch the death and destruction in Ukraine, Putin’s invasion should wake us up to the decline in the strength and readiness of the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2009
Our View: Economically, a 'unipole' is it

To hear a wireless communications expert explain Longboat Key's cellphone options, you can see why unipoles on the north end make sense.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch |
  • June 9, 2010
Market Watch

Government continually frustrates market

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen Medford, who owns Sirius Day Spas in Lakewood Ranch and University Park, worries about the effect the coronavirus will have on her out-of-work employees.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 25, 2020
Local Lakewood Ranch area businesses search for answers during COVID-19 threat

COVID-19 leaves Lakewood Ranch businesses searching for answers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Our View

Where to park in the village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Members of the Lorraine Lakes community in Lakewood Ranch are concerned a cell phone tower planned not far from the playground will be harmful to children.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 12, 2023
Lorraine Lakes residents concerned about planned cell tower

The Lennar community will have a cell tower built near its amenity center and children's playground.

  • East County
  • News
624 Palm was built in 2018 at 624 S. Palm Ave.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 2, 2021
Palm Avenue condo sells for $5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 16-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2022
Summer Fun Guide 2022: General

Your guide to summer camps in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Fresh Kitchen offers an abundance of 100% gluten-free variations that you can construct to your tastebuds' delight.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 1, 2023
Five must-try rice bowls in Sarasota

Some sports fans might be disappointed by who won the Super Bowl, but all local foodies can agree that these Rice Bowl Champions deserve the title.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
J.B. Development of Sarasota LLC recently bought four properties on Siesta Key. The two properties at 89 Beach Road sold for $2,113,000. In a separate transaction, two properties at 84 Avenida Veneccia sold for $2,113,100.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 24, 2018
Development company buys four Siesta Key properties.

Four Siesta Key properties sells to Sarasota developer.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 6

The tears flowed as much as the alcohol on this week's episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • December 23, 2025
Longboaters share their treasured holiday traditions, large and small

From faux sleigh bells to tacos for Christmas dinner, residents serve up a heaping of their memories and rituals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A home in Sarasota Beach tops this week's transactions at $3.9 million. Built in 2020, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,464 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 15, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 29 to June 2 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarasota Beach home on Island Circle tops the week's sales at $3.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 7, 2022
Top mid-year real estate sales in Sarasota, Siesta Key

A look at the top sales and prices in the first six months of 2022.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The beachfront land at 2501 Casey Key Road totals .75 of an acre and includes bayfront land with a deep-water dock. (Photo courtesy Lisa Napolitano, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 28, 2022
Property on Casey Key sells for $6.5 million

A property on Casey Key Road tops this week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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