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Jeanne Larranaga in a costume she will wear during Sunset Boulevard. Courtesy of John Larranaga
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 9, 2013
Showstopping career: Jeanne Larranaga

A January performance as Norma Desmond in 'Sunset Boulevard' at The Players Theatre in Sarasota will be the latest in a storied community-theater career for East County resident Jeanne Larranaga.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Executive Director Suzy Brenner said progress on converting the Northern Trust building into a medical and wellness center are proceeding well.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2019
Longboat Key's Paradise Center plans moving ahead

Engineering plans for former Northern Trust building's new use are underway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rotarian Don Weippert chokes up while accepting thanks from veteran Carl Moore, whose Home for Our Troops homes was made partially possibly by Weippert's $10,000 donation. Weippert challenged his colleagues to support veterans.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks host open house

Rotary, Rosedale women honor veterans

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 4, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Chef's kiss for a false alarm

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Consultant Kurt Spitzer presented a map that adjusted 2019 boundaries to create a better balance between districts across the county. Image via Sarasota County.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota County narrows list of redistricting maps

As officials work to redraw district boundaries, county commissioners continue to take issue with a voter-backed change to local elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Max Famiglietti officially launched Tiger Fire, LLC on New Year's Day.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 29, 2021
Entrepreneur's hot sauce takes long, winding road

Sarasota native Max Famiglietti started making his Tiger Fire Hot Sauce during the pandemic while in Peru.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 7, 2010
Key Real Estate: Ritz-Carlton Residences unit sells for $3.85 million

The sale was the largest transaction for the week of March 22 through March 26, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2010
Tower Residences condo sells for $2.32 million

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all real-estate transactions for the week of April 19 to April 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 12, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sanctuary unit sells for $1.01 million

Sales dropped for the recording week of April 26 through April 30 to 11, down from the previous week's total of 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Renee Di Pilato, libraries and historical resources director,  said the librarians are looking for ways to bring programming to residents while they're at home.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 21, 2020
Sarasota libraries expand online alternatives

During library closures due to COVID-19, the library is offering a digital library card and online programming.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gus Mollasis moderates a discussion about "Casablanca" at the Dec. 1 screening. Photo courtesy Paul Ratner
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival expands its offerings via cinematheque program

The festival aims to show classic films year-round in conjunction with its annual two-week festival every April.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.06.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The School District of Manatee County proceeds with the full high school option with two academic buildings instead of one, which provides 2,000 student stations.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 18, 2025
New high school will be built in Lakewood Ranch

High School AAA is estimated to cost $200 million with the goal of opening in August 2027.

  • East County
  • Schools
Michael Moore shows the group the mock-ups of what the four-story aquarium will look like.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 11, 2021
Mote delivers aquarium update to Kiwanis Club on Longboat

Members heard a progress report on the new project planned for Benderson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stacey Volpe, the administrative coordinator for Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy, and Rebecca Blitz, the nonprofit's executive director, showcase some of the items EquiElite Boutique donated for the tack sale.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
SMART chance to meet herd in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts open house in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Business Observer 11.19.09

Neal Communities introduced three new models in its River Sound community, located just west of I-75 between State Road 64 and State Road 70 on Morgan Johnson Road.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 8, 2010
UPDATE: Loeb CEO testifies

New York-based Loeb Partners Realty chairman and CEO Joe Lesser called The Longboat Key Club and Resort a long-term asset for his company's portfolio Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorraine Corners N.W. is located at the intersection of State Road 70 and Lorraine Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
Eateries sweeten Lorraine Corners

The Ranch Grill and the Memory Lane Ice Cream & Sweet Shop are the newest businesses to open in the Lorraine Corners N.W. shopping center.

  • East County
  • News
Will squak for food! Here’s Alan during feeding time.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 5, 2012
Not so ugly ducklings

One of the first things I learned about my responsibilities in covering Longboat Key was that I'd be writing updates on the resident swan population. Little did I know that once nesting season started, swan updates, from swankeeper David Novak, would be my most highly anticipated emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
News Briefs

CDD 1 launches contractor search; County holds pet adoption special; Local deputy fire chief earns international honor; Buchanan launches state drug database

  • East County
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