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Josh Siegel Albert Myara and Bob Bender say they love the Lakewood Ranch community and are excited to partner together in owning Ed's Tavern on Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 12, 2014
New owners assume helm at Ed's Tavern

Founding owner John Breiner sold the Lakewood Ranch Main Street staple to Albert Myara and Bob Bender, who vow to maintain the restaurant's Jersey-inspired appeal.

  • East County
  • News
The commission identified its 2013-14 legislative priorities during a meeting at Town Hall.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 13, 2013
Longboat presents legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission identified 12 priorities that will be discussed at a Sarasota County meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 15, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Job done

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams swept the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 31, 2011
Mustangs sweep county meet

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls varsity and JV cross country teams were all victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 29 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team, raising outfielder Denali Schappacher high, celebrates after winning the district title in 2016.Â
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 15, 2019
Wave of Change

With deep roots in place at Lakewood Ranch High School, its new leaders are ready to take school spirit — and achievement — to new heights.

  • LWR Life
The historical society is racing to raise $70,000 by the end of the year.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 1, 2018
Fundraising efforts pull at Longboat wallets

Three major fundraising efforts are raising money for town improvements this summer: the Historical Society, the Longboat Key Foundation and pickleball players

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lauryn Dougherty.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Dougherty

The Riverview High senior talks learning pole vault and her dream vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Grace Casagrande captured the Class 1A-District 10 title Oct. 25.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2013
East County runners earn regional berths

The Cardinal Mooney and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams both will send runners to their respective regional meets Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Long Bar Pointe project supporters prepare for a special land-use meeting of the Manatee County Commission Tuesday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 7, 2013
UPDATE: Long Bar Pointe vote split

More than 12 hours after a special Manatee County Commission land-use meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, commissioners voted just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to nix a proposed marina, but approve a 250-room hotel planned for a 463-acre parcel of Northwest Bradenton property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
SIDELINES

Bees bring Senior Night to a halt; Mustangs to hold golf scramble

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 12, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Local Evolution Craft Market

PHOTO GALLERY: Local Evolution Craft Market

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Venice High senior Shawna Sims represented the Sarasota Crew at the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 16, 2013
Crew rower wins silver medal

Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4X at the Jr. World Championships Aug. 10 in Lithuania.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.30.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2016
U.S. House — District 16: Vern Buchanan

Buchanan will face Jan Schneider in the general election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Six cars were burglarized over the weekend at East County churches.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 31, 2015
Six cars burglarized at East County churches

A suspect broke into vehicles parked at Our Lady of Angels and House of Fellowship churches.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Myah Moy hit her first high school grand slam in the Class 7A-District 9 championship April 14.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

East County High 5 Moments: 04.21.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Tom Harmer has worked 100 days as Longboat Key's town manager.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 30, 2018
Q&A: 100 days with Harmer on Longboat Key

After 100 work days in office, the Longboat Observer sat down with Town Manager Tom Harmer to discuss his tenure on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
No summer lull on Siesta Key

This June, Sarasota County collected the most tourist development tax dollars ever.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Brent Parker

Brent Parker is a Sarasota architect who has a unique vision for the future of downtown. Read more about Brent in this our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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