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"Modern Masterpiece Uncovered: Galloway’s Furniture Showroom by Victor Lundy," closed Oct. 27 at the Sarasota Art Museum.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 25, 2024
Sarasota Art Museum celebrates a 'modern masterpiece'

An Architecture Sarasota exhibit showcases Galloway's Furniture Showroom's past and possible future.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key commissioners give first approval to FY25 budget
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 10, 2024
Longboat Key commissioners give first approval to FY25 budget

Town Manager Howard Tipton presented a budget with $132,769,796 in total governmental expenditures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George Kruse is the right choice
  • By Letters to the editor |
  • August 16, 2024
George Kruse is the right choice

East County Observer's letters to the editor

  • East County
  • Opinion
Harold Ronson
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 24, 2024
Longboat's Harold Ronson inspired others through giving, storytelling

The well-known Longboat Key resident and philanthropist died on July 15 at age 98.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sarasota Art Museum |
  • March 7, 2024
Two New Exhibitions Come To Sarasota Art Museum

To learn more about and see these two new exhibitions, visit Sarasota Art Museum, located at the old Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday

Breeze transit services are resuming on a limited basis.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charlie the goldendoodle from Cannons Marina is one of Jadyn Norton's regular clients.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 13, 2024
Dog groomer makes a name for himself on Longboat Key and beyond

Jadyn Norton decided to start a new chapter in his life by moving to Sarasota. It led him to start his own business, Puppy Pals Dog Grooming, which has been a success so far.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Adriana Gretch, Rich DeStasio, Barbara Bishop-Reid and Greg LeBlanc fist bump after the game.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 19, 2024
Lakewood Ranch residents make fast friends at cornhole

The weekly game is held in The Yard at Waterside Place on Thursday mornings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Orion Kerkering was named to the Philadelphia Phillies postseason roster Oct. 3.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Laylah Cortijo, Ginelle Swan and Yan Zheng at the Fabulous Arts Foundation's Be Fabulous festival on May 14, 2022.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 2-8

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2024
See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota

Severe flooding conditions exist on roads in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Azure Siesta Key |
  • June 5, 2024
A New Era of Luxury Living Begins on Siesta Key’s Pristine Shores

Conceptualized nearly a decade ago by Ed Eible of Architura, Azure residences will feature three exclusive units.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch's Nathan Russell is working to develop a partnership to have his coffee cart, Traveling Bard Coffee, weekly at Lakewood Ranch Library.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 13, 2024
Traveling Bard Coffee serves Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas

Owner Nathan Russell makes dream of being a barista a reality with a traveling coffee cart.

  • East County
  • Business
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 31, 2023
FDOT keeps Longboat Key in mind with new five-year work plan

The Florida Department of Transportation's tentative plan includes three major infrastructure projects for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County acknowledges not being in compliance with Florida's Public Records Act.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 25, 2024
Manatee County settles public records lawsuit for $75,000

The county acknowledged that it was not in compliance with the law.

  • East County
  • News
Camila McMahon, 3, looks over the pumpkins available at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 8, 2023.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Oct. 3-9

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock were sworn in in 2024 for another year.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Plymouth Harbor resident Lynne Woodman shared how her love for learning led her through her life's accomplishments.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 18, 2024
Longboat Key resident reminisces on her accomplished life

Plymouth Harbor's Lynne Woodman says a passion for learning led her to great experiences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By SOTA Residences & Hotel |
  • November 2, 2023
Live Above Main Street’s First Boutique Hotel in your Private Residence

A boutique hotel on Main Street, hosting an intimate collection of private residences on the uppermost floors, SOTA Residences & Hotel is bringing curated urban living to the next level.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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The new meet-and-greet pavilion provides people an opportunity to get to know the dogs before adopting them.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 19, 2023
Meet-and-greet pavilion latest amenity to open at Nate's animal rescue

The Lakewood Ranch rescue's $12 million project is expected to finish early in 2024.

  • East County
  • News
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