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Amanda Postma
September 2, 2023

Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

Sarasota
Business

Petra Rivera
August 31, 2023

Businesses on St. Armands Circle clean up after Hurricane Idalia flooding

Shops on the Circle received little water damage from the storm and plan to reopen Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

Longboat Key
Business

Petra Rivera
August 30, 2023

Cafe L'Europe builds on tradition for 50th anniversary

The St. Armands Circle restaurant has served the area for 50 years and trained many local restaurateurs.

Longboat Key
Business

Petra Rivera
August 29, 2023

Business owners on St. Armands Circle, Longboat prep for Hurricane Idalia

Few businesses stay open as they make last-minute preparations and residents evacuate for the coming Category 3 hurricane.

Longboat Key
News

Petra Rivera
August 8, 2023

Chiles Hospitality awards student scholarships to nine employees

Employees at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub qualified for scholarships funded by Manatee Community Foundation.

Longboat Key
Business

Petra Rivera
July 26, 2023

Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream brings sweetness of childhood to Longboat

The ice cream shop's partnership with Lazy Lobster has made it a family-friendly destination.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Carter Weinhofer
July 26, 2023

Local businesses find ways to retain staff amid seasonal traffic issues

The town of Longboat Key and private businesses often need to find ways to encourage people to work on the island while some are drawn to work on the island.

Longboat Key
Business

Sidra Wali
May 15, 2023

Bamboo clothing, bedding retailer cuts ribbon on St. Armands

Cariloha Sarasota celebrated its reopening with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce on May 4.

Longboat Key
Business

Sidra Wali
May 8, 2023

Reed Medical Group on Longboat expands

The medical group has added a variety of services on the island since it opened.

Longboat Key
Business

Sidra Wali
May 2, 2023

Ribbon-cutting marks opening of La Villa Café on Longboat

The new restaurant is officially open and serving coffee, healthy breakfast items and empanadas.

Longboat Key
Business

Observer Staff
April 27, 2023

Michael Saunders & Co. to combine two Longboat Key sales offices

Longboat agents will work under one roof at the spacious south Key location.

Longboat Key
Business

Lauren Tronstad
April 26, 2023

'Quaint' restaurant concept plans approved on Longboat Key

After Tiki bar plans were rejected in 2022, the Lo'Key Island Grille proposal earned approval by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

Longboat Key
Business

Lauren Tronstad
March 14, 2023

Longboat businesses host ribbon-cuttings

Hearing Aids of Sarasota and LaVilla Mexican Grill officially celebrated their openings last week.

Longboat Key
Business

Mark Gordon
March 7, 2023

YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

Longboat Key
Business

Lauren Tronstad
March 1, 2023

Sips celebrates grand opening on Longboat Key

The coffee shop in Whitney Plaza is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is closed Monday.

Longboat Key
Business

Lauren Tronstad
February 20, 2023

Longboat welcomes new businesses to north end

Sips coffee shop and a mental health private practice have opened their doors on the barrier island.

Longboat Key
Business

Lesley Dwyer
February 15, 2023

Canadians make 'The Big Move' to St. Armands

A French Canadian television show filmed at the Gauthier Salon & Wellness Spa on Sunday.

Longboat Key
Business

Andrew Warfield
February 14, 2023

St. Armands property owners to make second bid to renew business district

Falling just short of a 10-year renewal of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, its board will begin the process for a second ballot for property owners on the Circle.

Sarasota
News

Abby Weingarten
February 6, 2023

Restaurateur brings his brand of hospitality to the iconic Café L'Europe

John Horne, one of the area’s most experienced restaurateurs, takes the helm of an iconic restaurant on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Business

By Amy Bentley
January 28, 2023

St. Armands' Foxy Lady is still fabulous at 50

Foxy Lady founder Lorry Eible credits family, friends and generations of loyal customers for 50 years of success.

Sarasota
Business

Lesley Dwyer
January 17, 2023

New tennis pro joins Longboat tennis center

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center hired a new contract pro to handle the overflow of requests for tennis lessons.

Longboat Key
Business

Eric Garwood
December 31, 2022

Enough concrete poured at Longboat's St. Regis to build a 234-mile sidewalk

Heading into second year of construction, the condo and hotel buildings are coming together.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Postma
November 29, 2022

Takeout pasta concept opens in St. Armands

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work on St. Armands Circle.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Lesley Dwyer
November 29, 2022

Mexican restaurant opens on Longboat Key

It took owners 16 months to open La Villa Mexican Grill. Now it's open and serving up authentic Mexican dishes, margaritas and mariachi.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Lesley Dwyer
November 14, 2022

New Italian restaurant opens in Whitney Plaza

Ventura's Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar has replaced the Bayou Tavern, but you can still order the veal cannelloni.

Longboat Key
Business

Su Byron
November 11, 2022

Must-try waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Osprey

Looking for a table by the water? For a close encounter with Florida’s natural splendor, enjoy one of these waterfront restaurants on a nearby key.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Lesley Dwyer
November 10, 2022

Old Salty Dog owner dishes on origin story of its quirky menu, sustained success

This astute businesswoman and restaurateur shares her insights on hot dogs, horses, happy employees — and the secret sauce behind running one of the most popular restaurants on the keys.