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The Little Greek crew — Joe Marquez, regional manager, Michael Tudor, Tampa manager, Percy Rosemurgy, co-owner, and Ben Hedgecock, LWR general manager — stand in front of the soon-to-be Little Greek.
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 15, 2016
Little Greek promises big flavor

The new mediterranean grill to open soon in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Polley directs "Stories We Tell." Courtesy photos.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Stories We Tell'

Director Sarah Polley describes her new film, "Stories We Tell," as "an interrogation process" rather than a documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 14, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Bers, Petsinger earn short-sale certification

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 17, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CUTLINE: Even after running 26.1 miles in the New York City Marathon, Jamey Murphy and Jodi Mailman had enough strength to hold up a copy of their favorite newspaper, the East County Observer.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamey Murphy

Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, co-own Create Your Own - A Confectionary Boutique. To celebrate Murphy's 50th birthday, the two completed the New York City Marathon. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This aerial of Lakewood Ranch from 1998 shows a young community on the verge of a boom.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 1, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Ranch Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the first home sold. Visionaries Mary Fran Carroll and John Clarke were largely responsible shaping the Lakewood Ranch residents know today.

  • East County
  • News
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
Arthur Ancowitz and Ina Schnell
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 5, 2012
Hard Hats & Tails

Hard Hats & Tails

  • Black Tie
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 28, 2013
Sons of Hippies release new music video

The Sarasota three-piece released the video for their new single, "Spaceship Ride."

  • Arts + Culture
The vacant lot at 162 Beach Road is covered in shoreline-stabilizing vegetation, and has never been developed.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 24, 2014
Commission denies Siesta Key building plans

Sarasota County commissioners unanimously denied a variance request to build a three-story single-family home at 162 Beach Road Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 17, 2014
RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

  • Arts + Culture
Town Hall Executive Director Bob Fernandez, back left, shared with members of the Inter-Disrict Authority board about his experience in his post during a meeting Jan. 27.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 2, 2011
IDA appoints interim director

Town Hall Director of Finance Steve Zielinski will serve as the IDA's interim executive director until the entity hires a replacement for Bob Fernandez, who resigned last week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
Our View

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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mason Woolever sprints toward teammate Matt Schefer after making a diving catch against the wall.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 3, 2018
Big-time passion in Lakewood Ranch Little League

The Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars Majors team plays with heart and joyous energy, two things sometimes lacking from higher levels of the game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
Alta Vista traffic circle to change

Neighborhood complaints have spurred the city to alter some of the features of a Shade Avenue traffic circle. If residents aren't pleased with the changes, the circle will be removed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Mauro measures butterscotch chips to add to his sundae.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 6, 2015
Phillippi students compete in Measurement Olympics

The students of Phillippi Shores Elementary International Baccalaureate School spent the Friday morning throwing paper planes, pouring water and tossing cotton balls for the 3rd annual Measurement Olympics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 6, 2014
Chillounge celebrates new location

Chillounge celebrates new location

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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