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Potbelly specializes in sandwiches. It also sells salads, soups, shakes and cookies.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 22, 2025
Potbelly opens first Sarasota location

The Sarasota Potbelly will be the 14th for the brand in Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Lakewood Ranch's Michael and Gina Bohn try out a mattress at City Furniture's grand opening July 17 at the new UTC east district store.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 17, 2025
City Furniture makes grand entrance into Sarasota market

The chain furniture store holds grand opening ceremonies at its new store in UTC's east district.

  • East County
  • Business
A rendering by DSDG Architects of the front of a rebuilt Bird Key Yacht Club.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 18, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement

Bird Key Yacht Club plans to replace its existing clubhouse with a FEMA-compliant structure and make other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers spent about two days painting over the stakes with a fresh coat for the upcoming nesting season.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota has been recognized with multiple awards from the American Heart Association.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2025
SMH recognized with top AHA awards

The American Heart Association honors both Sarasota Memorial Hospital campuses for emergency cardiac and stroke care.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Albritton Groves Ltd. sold its property off State Road 72 to Sarasota County.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 12, 2024
Sarasota County closes $19M deal for former fruit orchards

The county plans to use the property, previously owned by the Albritton family, for soil to cover the nearby landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jesse Nager stars as Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs through June 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 6-11

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 11, 2025
Celebration of Life to honor former Bradenton vice mayor

Saundra Rahn served the community for more than 20 years as an elected official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior Ava Kozicky led the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team in scoring last season with 77 goals.
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ava Kozicky

The senior attacker is primed for another massive season for the Sarasota High girls lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Mirabai Holland |
  • May 19, 2024
How to take care of your bone health

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know to be your healthiest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Though flood-ruined debris has been cleared from houses in the Spanish Main area, much remains to be done in the hard-hit neighborhood.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 23, 2025
Spanish Main Yacht Club heads in new direction with new board

At the association’s April 10 meeting, a new board was appointed as the community still looks toward recovery and faces a $13 million lien.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FCL Orioles pitcher Adrian Heredia delivers a pitch against the FCL Rays in a game at Twin Lakes Park on June 30.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 2, 2025
Sarasota baseball fans could have the chance to watch future MLB players

The FCL Orioles may have an influx of talent after the MLB Draft on July 13-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Peachey's Baking Co. is at 4800 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It is located in the Landings shopping center.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2025
Peachey's Baking Co. sets opening date in Sarasota

The wildly popular donut business is coming to the Landings shopping center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
First Baptist Church Sarasota is planning an expansion of its campus.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 5, 2025
First Baptist Church plans major expansion on Main Street

Expansion plans for First Baptist Church Sarasota include two new buildings, a park and interior renovations to the existing sanctuary and chapel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heroes' Village in Newtown expects to begin welcoming tenants this summer.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 1, 2025
Affordable apartments for veterans are nearly completed

Heroes' Village, a 10-apartment development dedicated to affordable veterans housing, will welcome its first residents this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Graham Rueping, Nico Villanueva and Lane Tamberino were among the campers who learned all about plant science, animal science, environmental science and leadership at the Junior Ranchers camp.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Junior Ranchers learn about agriculture through camp

Counselors help the kids learn hands-on lessons about cows, snakes and insects.

  • East County
  • Schools
Seventh grade students at Haile Middle School Cooper Gallegos, Connor Willats, Joshua Parker, Sofia Laubacker and Amelia Cendere make up team "Charlie."
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 23, 2025
East County robotics teams perform well at world championships

Haile Middle placed third in its division, and Mona Jain Middle placed second in its division for teamwork.

  • East County
  • Schools
What’s best for NCF, USF?
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 23, 2025
What’s best for NCF, USF?

The governor should appoint a commission to determine what the best long-term structure should be for the Ringling, New College and USF.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Sforzo • Dillingham • Stewart Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
  • March 21, 2025
From Pain to Purpose

Local orthopedic practice helps Sarasota woman reclaim her passion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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The great blue heron flies out of the crate onto the beach.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 31, 2024
Great blue heron rescued earlier this summer released after rehabilitation

The bird spent a little over a month at Save Our Seabirds, and its rescuer Terri Driver was able to be a part of the full-circle moment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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