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Ed Chiles has been in the restaurant business for more than 40 years.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 3, 2024
Ed Chiles remains involved after the sale of his three iconic island eateries

Ed Chiles recently sold his popular Manatee County restaurants and has been spending some time outside the area: with family in Montana and on businesses in Tennessee — including cannabis bars. But his heart, and passion for sustainability, remains on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jan Wallace, the new president of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carlos E. Haile Middle School's Chase Anthony works on a piece of art. Anthony will display his artwork at the Manatee River Artists Guild at Waterlefe's Art and Craft Show and Sale Nov. 9.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 6, 2024
Manatee River Artists Guild's donations bring students new opportunities

Haile Middle School students visit museums and Freedom Elementary students explore new artistic mediums.

  • East County
  • Schools
Resident flags officer for help removing raccoon from car grill
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 26, 2024
Resident flags officer for help removing raccoon from car grill

After accidentally hitting the raccoon, the driver found the raccoon to be alive and behind the grill. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Wyatt Preissler, 8, helps with the weed removal on Sept. 21.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 3, 2024
Celery Fields volunteers clear the path at to a new season

Since the flooding caused by Hurricane Debby in August, the trails outside the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at Celery Fields have seen the growth of weeds and invasive plants through the mulch surface.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Both police officers and the town's Code Enforcement officer are empowered to enforce town codes.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2022
Code enforcement, citation changes initially approved by town

Among the changes proposed to Longboat's codes is the elimination of anonymous reports.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
James Livingston, Lauren Cross, Lyn Swann and Judy Young are registered nurses working at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 5, 2024
National Nurses Week shines light on local nurses

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses share their passion for their careers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2024
Hey, snowbirds. Here's what you missed during the 2024 offseason

Two major hurricanes topped everything, but other Longboat Key news like major planned infrastructure projects and the St. Regis opening still kept town staff and reporters busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for dancing for Rock the Roof.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2024
Next up on the Black Tie calendar: 2024

What does this year’s Black Tie scene have in store for us? Nothing short of fabulous.

  • Black Tie
Sarasota's Clark Dean (fourth from right) will represent the United States in the men's eight at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 12, 2024
Sarasota rower on the waterway to 2024 Paris Olympics

Clark Dean will represent the U.S. in the men's 8+ boat next month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tom Brugos, the STEM teacher, never thought when he started at Gene Witt Elementary School in 1994 that he would have 3D printers, robots and drones.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 1, 2024
Gene Witt Elementary School celebrates its 30th anniversary

Founding teachers say the family atmosphere and values of the school stay strong 30 years after it was built.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Stephen Guffanti
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 2: Stephen Guffanti

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Private property off of Post Boulevard in East County is being used as a temporary debris management site.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2024
Manatee County will pay a fraction of hurricane recovery costs

Of $121 million in estimated hurricane damages, Manatee County is responsible for about $34 million.

  • East County
  • News
Removal of the outdoor seating at Corona Cigar Co. in downtown Sarasota is a condition for dropping ligitation against City Commissioner Kyle Battie.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2024
Lawsuit against City Commissioner Kyle Battie heads to court

With a motion to dismiss on the docket, Kelly Franklin's husband and commission candidate Ron Kashden provided a list of conditions to the city of Sarasota to avoid litigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 26, 2024
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area

The Sarasota County Commission approval paves the way for a major mixed-use development with 25% affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 10,887-square-foot condominium on Longboat Key has sold for $21.24 million at St. Regis Longboat Key.
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2024
Longboat Key condo sells for $21 million

The 11,000-square-foot combined waterfront unit is the largest condominium sale in Sarasota County history.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The yellow outline is the proposed site of Lakewood Springs, 299 townhomes with an amenity center.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 18, 2024
Lorraine Road housing project planned to include affordable units

Unlike prior such projects in East County, these units will come with an amenity center.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Beth McLeod
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 4, 2024
Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High girls lacrosse sophomore Ava Kozicky finished the season with 60 goals and 67 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The Sailors girls lacrosse sophomore scored her 100th career goal March 10 against Tampa Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of One Park West.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2024
One Park West approval completes planning for The Quay

The construction schedule will depend on final plans for the adjacent Hyatt Regency site redevelopment, which will impact views and pricing in the 69-unit residential tower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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