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Ed's Tavern co-owners Bob Bender, Adam Myara and Albert Myara said the new restaurant will have the same menu and many of the same features as the existing one.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 3, 2023
Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Jinnie Rice and Kimber Skowronski. Rice is Skowronski's mother. Skowronski needs 400 volunteer hours before moving in, but family members can help.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 27, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota holds its first Women Build

The nationwide events started in 1991, but this is the first for the Sarasota chapter.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Walter and Gale Frank in the Grand Bay clubhouse where they got married.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 7, 2023
Longboat couple finds love after loss

Walter and Gale Frank are in their 80s and celebrated their first wedding anniversary last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Popi Ameres adds cinnamon to her mixture of noodles and meat sauce before adding other ingredients.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 3, 2021
Taste of Greece to go in east Bradenton

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church offers traditional Greek foods at Greek Fest To Go March 5-7.

  • East County
  • News
Units in the 18-story Epoch building are listed from $3.3 million to nearly $9 million for the penthouse. About 40% have sold.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2019
City approves Gulfstream luxury high-rise

Despite concerns from some residents, the city has signed off on plans for an 18-story, 23-unit condominium project near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
With no buzzards around, no body is found
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2023
With no buzzards around, no body is found

Police searched a vacant property for a reported body with no results and no scavengers in sight. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Libby’s center cut tenderloin, topped with an add-on of shrimp scampi, is a perfect pairing.
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 20, 2021
Where the surf meets the turf

This combination is a classic for a reason. These restaurants have updated takes on an old-time favorite.

  • LWR Life
KCDC Properties LLC sold the home at 560 Putter Lane to Richard and Geri Ann Bradley, of Longboat Key, for $5.25 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 28-Sept 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Country Club Shores tops this week's transactions at $5.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Margie, left, and Chuck shortly after their release following their arrival in Longboat Key.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 28, 2021
Nesting swan on Longboat Key dies

The swan had been incubating six eggs, which now have no chance of hatching.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pilobolus brings its celebration of human movement to the Van Wezel March 7.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 4, 2023
6 arts events to look forward to in 2023

Check out these don't-miss events of this season in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Seahawks fans George Stensgard and Matt Brieske cheer on their team at Longboat Terrace.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 31, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Terrace Super Bowl party

Residents of Longboat Terrace gathered on Feb. 1 to watch Super Bowl XLIX.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale needed direction from the Town Commission Monday night on signs placed in government rights-of-way.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2015
Key’s sign code open to all applicants

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says you can’t regulate the content of signs forced the town Monday night to loosen restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 12, 2018
Colony demolition rescheduled for July 23

Demolition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been delayed as the town finalizes its contract with Unicorp National Developments.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jay Tallman, head of Ascentia Development Group, had confidence the time was right to begin work on a new project on Longboat Key.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 24, 2015
Q&A with Jay Tallman

One of the first builders to reinvest in Longboat Key post-recession discusses, Jay Tallman discusses his new condo project, the town code and the environment for development in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carley Ramsden is a junior libero on the Sarasota High volleyball team.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Carley Ramsden

The Sarasota High junior volleyball libero and team captain has 12 assists and 34 digs through Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lori Boyd, Director of Marketing |
  • August 3, 2023
The First Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Maternity Patient Shares Her History of Exceptional Care

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is expanding its medical campus with a brand-new patient tower.

  • Health
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O'Leary's picnic area at Sarasota's Bayfront Park was flooded at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2023
See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The “Grandma’s Sicilian” pizza is one of Michelangelo’s signature offerings.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 18, 2023
When you’re craving a slice, these local eateries bake the best pizzas

In Lakewood Ranch, the sky is the limit for pizza possibilities.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Columnist . |
  • May 20, 2021
The Jolly Rancher: Back to the  (dreaded) beach

When living in a place like Lakewood Ranch, it can be easy to take things for granted. But taking the beach for granted is a special Floridian privilege.

  • LWR Life
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 6, 2023
Preliminary Sarasota County budget increases spending by 36%

Personnel requests keep pace with population increase, but the county administrator looks to trim $3.3 million before submitting a recommended budget for fiscal year 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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