3 iconic waterfront restaurants in Sarasota area sold.

On Aug. 1, St. Petersburg-based Beachside Hospitality Group finalized its acquisition of these three iconic waterfront restaurants on Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island. They were previously owned by longtime Manatee County resident Ed Chiles and his Chiles Hospitality company. The sale also includes Anna Maria Bake House and Chiles' events department.