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Seaplace planning committee members Kathy Neudorfer, Peggy Jelinek, Gloria Long, performer Marcy Downey, Susan Pariseau, Mary Del Pup and Pat Stusek pose with an Ed Sullivan cutout.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2017
Life of the party: Meet Longboat Key's party planners

With season upon Longboat Key, four condominium party planners weigh in on how and why they do it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elijah Golden poses for a photo on Oct. 17 at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. After seasons with King George (VA) and IMG Academy, he's found a home with Cardinal Mooney, and has helped the squad to the state's No. 1 overall ranking.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 23, 2025
4-star recruit buoys a power defense for Cardinal Mooney football

Senior defensive end Elijah Golden is bound for Notre Dame in the spring following his second season with the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By One Park Sarasota |
  • May 18, 2023
One Park Sarasota is Committed to Raising the Benchmark of Luxury Living

One Park Sarasota development is primed to elevate luxury within Sarasota’s real estate market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Myra Maldonado shows the inside of one of the salt caves. The salt came from Pakistan, and the cave was designed to transport people to a calm, relaxing "safe haven," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 29, 2024
Salt Caves and Spa encourages healthy lifestyles with 'safe haven'

Owners Myra and Rafier Maldonado opened The Salt Caves and Spa after trying to find holistic treatments for their mothers, who died of cancer.

  • East County
  • Business
Big step for the SPAF
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 21, 2023
Big step for the SPAF

With the selection of Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation took a giant step toward bringing its vision to reality.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Chef Sol Shenker will not reveal where the ingredients from Wolfie's mouthwatering sandwiches will come from.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 26, 2023
New York-style deli finds new home in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Sol Shenker is executive chef at The Original Wolfie's, which opens in October in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett in a 2016 photo.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 24, 2016
Top Story — March: EnsembleNewSRQ's new-school musical vision

New music. New masterpieces. A new group brushes the dust off the concert experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Willow and Winnie take a rest in the shade.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 2, 2025
Myakka City welcomes two baby warthogs

Willow and Winnie are 7 weeks old sisters who now live at the Sarasota Parrot Conservatory.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Movie Guide

Don't miss these upcoming films.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Edward Bailey
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Timothee Chalamet is Paul Atreides. Photo via HBO Max.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 22, 2021
Cringe Blog: "Dune" reminds you that fear is the mind-killer

Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi blockbuster is on "HBO Max" right now.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 3, 2023
School superintendent Jason Wysong talks about his priorities in Manatee County

Jason Wysong shares his vision for the School District of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Schools
At less than two years old, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch is making a name for itself in the sporting industry, attracting the 2012 Nike International Friendlies and other large tournament play, since opening in mid-2011.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Sports Tourism

Joe Pickett, who heads up the Braden Area Sports Commission, says he expects lacrosse to be the area's fastest-growing sport, with the area becoming a 'hub' for the sport within the next five years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2010
Our view: Forward Vision

Our view: Forward Vision

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 19, 2018
Longboat Key is merry and bright with Christmas lights

Longboat, Lido and St. Armands keys are shining bright this holiday season thanks to festive decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • April 5, 2013
Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

Culinary excellence + innovative cuisine + waterfront setting = extraordinary dining experience

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Bill Dillard (left) is a longtime Bahi Hut customer and tiki enthusiast. Scott Spear hopes to preserve the history of the Bahi Hut, one of just two authentic tiki bars that remain in Florida.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 23, 2017
Tiki tradition lives on at Sarasota's Bahi Hut

In the dark corners of a North Trail dive, a uniquely American art movement lives on.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • August 17, 2018
Fashion Forward: Deliver-me crazy

A local boutique and nail technician offer in-home appointments.

  • Black Tie
"The Blue Persian," by Dale Chihuly, was the first piece Richard and Barbara Basch bought in 1993. Within one year, they collected 10 works by Chihuly.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 9, 2013
House of Glass: The Basch's glass collection

Dr. Richard and Barbara Basch's glass collection spans two decades and features more than 250 works of contemporary artists from the 20th-and-21st centuries.

  • Arts + Culture
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