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Ed's Tavern was founded in Lakewood Ranch in 2008.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 9, 2024
Ed's Tavern to host block party at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

Co-owners Bob Bender and Albert Myara wanted to celebrate their 10 years of ownership.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lesley Rife, one of this year's organizers of Christmas in the Garden, said visitors have plenty to look forward to at this year's festivities, which start Nov. 30 at the Longboat Island Chapel garden.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hugh Culverhouse Jr.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2023
Palmer Ranch developer donates $50,000 to diversion court program

The gift from Hugh Culverhouse Jr. will support Comprehensive Treatment Court to help keep people with mental disorders out of jail and divert them to treatment instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayfront Park on TuesdayCaptain Bobby Chiodini ties down the historic tour boat the Carefree Learner, also known as Sarasota High School’s “floating classroom,” at Bayfront Park on Tuesday.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 29, 2023
Sarasota area prepares for the impact of Hurricane Idalia

Residents filled sandbags and secured their boats in anticipation of the storm’s impacts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
George Turner will be sworn in as Longboat Key’s police chief on March 14.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2022
Turner will take over as Longboat police chief

Former captain with town department has served in interim role since April 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 25-acre Sarasota Kennel Club has been abandoned since it closed in late 2019. (File photo)
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ Airport Authority confirms lawsuit approved to stop apartments at dog track site

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority has voted to pursue legal action against the city of Sarasota over apartments near the runway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although traffic will begin using the entirety of the roundabout on Dec. 17, work will continue for months on the approaches from Main Street to Fruitville Road.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 8, 2022
Roundabout at 41 and Gulfstream expected to open Dec. 17

Although the entire project won't be completed until next spring, the long road to replacing the intersection at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue with a roundabout is expected to end next weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 14, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 9, 2010
Arlington Park restaurant lot to expand

The owner of Square One Burgers and Bar, which is set to open next month on Tamiami Trail, sought permission from the City Commission to add additional parking next to the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • August 31, 2012
Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 23, 2012
IDA budget down 5.7%

The decrease is largely attributable to the conclusion of an irrigation study.

  • East County
  • News
Beverly sits on her nest. Photos courtesy Lou Newman and David Novak.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lincoln
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 22, 2011
Judge hears petition for writ of certiorari in Key Club challenge

IPOC and the L'Ambiance and Sanctuary condominium associations argued that the commission violated town codes when it approved the Longboat Key Club's plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Manatee district OKs new millage rate

The Manatee County School Board on Sept. 8 approved a $598 million budget.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Town Commission considers aesthetics of new codes

The Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department frequently fields complaints from residents about aesthetic issues: torn screens, peeling paint and swimming pools that are not maintained, for example.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brenden Bieth, 4, has fun digging in the sand with a big shovel while visiting Siesta Key Beach over Presidents Day weekend.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 24, 2011
Tourist Attraction

A high satisfaction rate among the county's visitors shows more than 97% plan to return in future years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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