The results are in, and it’s a big moment for the Manasota Key Group! We’re proud (and incredibly grateful) to share that our restaurants and Dearborn Corner Market brought home multiple honors in the Sun Media Group’s Best of Englewood 2026 Awards.
Award-Winning Eats & Island Vibes: Manasota Key Group Wins Big in Best of Englewood 2026 Read More »
The holiday season brings out the best in our team. Each year, staff members take it upon themselves to create meaningful ways to give back, turning personal passions into community impact. From supporting local children and families to caring for animals in need, these employee-led efforts reflect the heart, generosity, and dedication of the people who make up our team.
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Manasota Key Group is deeply rooted in the Englewood community, and we are proud to be a long-time supporter of the Englewood YMCA. Recently, our very own Mike Atamanchuk was given the opportunity to appear alongside other local business leaders in a YMCA video, highlighting what the Y means to him and the community.
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Kitchen Manager and Chef Ashley Esposito, along with Executive Chef Stevie Cazares brought a taste of Lock ‘N Key Restaurant to the ABC7 Suncoast View studio last week. They shared their beloved Thanksgiving classics and some dishes from the restaurant’s popular weekly specials menu.
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As a token of our gratitude, we’re bringing back our Holiday Gift Card Special: Buy $100 in gift cards and receive a $25 bonus card, valid at any Manasota Key Group restaurant. It’s our way of saying thank you, and the perfect way to share (or gift!) the Manasota Key vibes this holiday season.
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We’re honored to be featured in a recent NewsBreak spotlight on the vibrant history and community impact of Manasota Key Group and our family of businesses: Lock ‘N Key Restaurant & Pub, SandBar Tiki & Grille, Magnolias on the Bay, and Manasota Key Marina.
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We are thrilled to announce that Lock ‘N Key Restaurant was recently featured on ABC 7 Suncoast! Chefs Stevie Cazares and Ashley Esposito had the honor of showcasing some of our most beloved dishes, giving viewers a taste of what makes our menu so special. From our delectable Paradise Scallops to our famous Coconut Cream Pie, the segment highlighted the culinary delights that make Lock N Key a local favorite.
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Meet Ariel, a self-taught graphic designer who is using her craft to help the Lock ‘N Key, her former “home away from home”, recover from the 2024 hurricanes.
We are thrilled to announce that Lock ‘N Key Restaurant and SandBar Tiki & Grille have both officially reopened! See menus, parking information, and more!
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We want you to meet some of our TALENTED & AMAZING CHEFS. We chose these 5 guys for this blog as they have been the backbone of our kitchen for 30+ years. Hats off to them as they truly are the most loyal and hardworking group of men you’ll ever find. Anyone who has ever worked at Lock ‘N Key will tell you the same. We would not be where we are today without them. – Rocket & Sue
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