https://www.yourobserver.com/news/east-county/business/www.yourobserver.com stories: Businessen-usWed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/20/linger-lodge-old-florida/Marty FugateWed, 20 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/20/linger-lodge-old-florida/Rita Lewis, owner of Linger Lodge, has worked nearly every role in the house. Today, she's the heart and soul of the operation.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/publix-bakery-staple-confectionary-delights/Mark GordonTue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/publix-bakery-staple-confectionary-delights/Sara Stone has worked at the Market Street Lakewood Ranch Publix for 18 years.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/lakewood-ranch-medical-center-new-ceo/Beth LubereckiTue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/19/lakewood-ranch-medical-center-new-ceo/Rob Anderson was named CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in April.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/peppercorns-steak-seafood-opens/Madison BierlSat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/09/peppercorns-steak-seafood-opens/Peppercorns Steak and Seafood general manager Jeremy Wehr and owner Justin Boudreau said they have been overwhelmed with the amount of guests they have had thus far.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/jeffs-bagel-run/Madison BierlTue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/jeffs-bagel-run/Lakewood Ranch residents Chris and Megan Matras are eager to open Jeff's Bagel Run in Lakewood Ranch. They will serve bagels, cream cheese, coffee and more.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/17/city-furniture-grand-opening/Jay HeaterThu, 17 Jul 2025 20:44:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/17/city-furniture-grand-opening/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/14/gorjana-jewelry-store-utc/Madison BierlMon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/14/gorjana-jewelry-store-utc/Gorjana stylist Sydney Scovill and Taylor Lingreen, the store manager, want the customers to feel comfortable and beautiful when shopping at their store.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/lwrba-business-bootcamp/Jay HeaterTue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/lwrba-business-bootcamp/Eric Konovalov of The Goal Guide accepts the Volunteer of the Year award, the top award at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Sandies.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/17/pickleball-club-reopens/Madison BierlTue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/17/pickleball-club-reopens/The Lund family relocated from Wisconsin so they could more easily play in pickleball tournaments and for Matt, the new CEO, to take on running The Pickleball Club at Lakewood Ranch.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/14/eatalia-market-lakewood-ranch/Madison BierlSat, 14 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/14/eatalia-market-lakewood-ranch/Jordan Arcari, 33, is the owner, operator and chef of Eatalia Market at Waterside. The products are imported from Italy and they offer fresh grab and go meals. Customers can also purchase other products such as wine, cheese and meats to cook authentic Italian cuisine themselves.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/28/center-point-waterside-fully-leased/Lesley DwyerWed, 28 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/28/center-point-waterside-fully-leased/Flower Child is the last restaurant to open in Center Point at Waterside.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/19/twisted-pit-bbq-opens-lakewood-ranch/Lesley DwyerMon, 19 May 2025 08:30:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/19/twisted-pit-bbq-opens-lakewood-ranch/Co-owners Zach Zeller and Chef Evan Percoco design their latest restaurant to feel like a backyard.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/16/lakewood-ranch-business-alliance-next-gen-awards/Jay HeaterFri, 16 May 2025 10:45:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/16/lakewood-ranch-business-alliance-next-gen-awards/Lakewood Ranch Communities' Nicole Hackel was named the Young Leaders Alliance Member of the Year at the Next Gen Awards Thursday at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/16/tsunami-sushi-evolve-menu-items/Marty FugateFri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/16/tsunami-sushi-evolve-menu-items/Tsunami's Sashimia appetizer mixes sashimi, crunch and color for a dish that's as fun to admire as it is to devour. The tuna tartare is artful and flavorful — wrapped in avocado, crowned with a quail egg and an edible flower and served in a savory ponzu sauce.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/coming-soon-utc/Mark GordonThu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/coming-soon-utc/Benderson Development has been growing the tenant base in the UTC area for at least the past decade.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/new-restaurant-fresh-first-casual-dining/Abby WeingartenThu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/new-restaurant-fresh-first-casual-dining/Flower Child is known for its customizable bowls, wraps, salads and overall healthy menu.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/12/upscale-japanese-restaurant-utc/Observer StaffMon, 12 May 2025 17:35:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/12/upscale-japanese-restaurant-utc/Zoto is being developed by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jimmy and Johnny Tung.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/09/ll-bean-opens-at-utc-in-sarasota/Jay HeaterFri, 09 May 2025 14:50:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/09/ll-bean-opens-at-utc-in-sarasota/L.L. Bean District Manager Kenon Mitchell holds the ribbon while Store Manager Jennifer Molloy cuts it as L.L. Bean Vice President Corey Bouyea looks on at the store's grand opening Friday in Sarasota.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/05/the-juice-pod-main-street-lakewood-ranch/Lesley DwyerMon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/05/the-juice-pod-main-street-lakewood-ranch/The Juice Pod serves cold press juices, smoothies, bowls, wellness shots and specialty toasts.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/apr/29/wellness-space-waterside/Madison BierlTue, 29 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/apr/29/wellness-space-waterside/Kyle Schauenberg and Maria Luedeke are the cofounders of The Wellness Space and quickly connected after they met as they share similar careers and views on wellness.