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By Elizabeth King |
September 27, 2024

Popular Texas burger chain Whataburger seeks approval for Sarasota debut

Developers are proposing putting a Whataburger on the former Café Baci location on U.S. 41 in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Mark Gordon |
January 30, 2025

Friends and co-workers of Rod Hershberger shed light on his wisdom

When Rod Hershberger, founder and former CEO of PGT Innovations, speaks, people listen. With a genuine pay-it-forward philosophy, his north star is helping others — a testament to his reputation as a truly nice guy.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
December 29, 2024

CreArte Latino enters the new year with a new space

The organization, which serves as a creative hub for the Hispanic/Latino community, held the grand opening for its space on Dec. 9.

Sarasota
Business

By Barbara May and Fred Sassen | Michael Saunders & Company |
January 23, 2024

For Sale: 1233 Hillview Dr, Sarasota

This waterfront masterpiece is just south of downtown’s dining, shopping and cultural arts, walkable to Southside Village’s restaurants and shops, and a short drive to pristine beaches.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Modern dance meets jazz with SCD + The Barker Project

Sarasota Contemporary Dance's tentpole event of the season is a first-time collaboration.

Arts + Culture

By Janet Combs |
December 8, 2024

Women in Philanthropy honor 12 at Inaugural Soiree

The fundraiser at Katherine Harris's house was the first for the new organization.

Black Tie

By Observer Staff |
November 9, 2024

FEMA aid deadlines for storm assistance on the horizon

The deadline to get FEMA aid for damage from Hurricane Debby is fast approaching.

Sarasota
News

By Louis Llovio |
February 15, 2024

Local restaurant owners buy downtown Sarasota eatery for $2.47M

The former Yume Sushi restaurant space in downtown Sarasota has been bought by well-known local restaurateur Michael Evanoff.

Sarasota
News

By Ian Swaby |
December 19, 2024

Sarasota students share Christmas wishes in letters to Santa

Students at Fruitville Elementary School, Tuttle Elementary School and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies shared what they hope to receive this Christmas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield |
November 18, 2024

Van Wezel flooding highlights repurposing engineering study

Hurricane Milton damage prompts Karins Engineering's update to the Purple Ribbon Ribbon to focus on water intrusion mitigation.

Sarasota
News

By Jay Heater |
December 24, 2024

Elks show their heart in Lakewood Ranch with toys for children in need

More than 7,500 toys were collected during the Elks Toy Drive with help from Walgreens.

East County
Neighbors

By Lori Sax |
November 1, 2024

NPR's Eric Deggans enlightens guests at WUSF's annual Listen Up Luncheon

The luncheon welcomed NPR's TV critic and media host, as well as local reporter Cathy Carter.

Black Tie

By Ian Swaby |
November 14, 2024

Local authors showcase their knowledge at book fair

The Local Authors Book Fair by Bookstore1Sarasota brought together authors with varying contributions to the literary scene.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Dana Kampa |
February 3, 2025

Community cleans nearly 500 bags of storm debris

Longboat Key community members joined a large-scale volunteer effort to clean Gulf of Mexico Drive from remaining storm debris

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Ian Swaby |
September 15, 2024

Sarasota celebrates its Mermaid Fountain

The fountain was honored by the Smithsonian Institution’s inventory of public art sculptures in 1995.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Michael Harris |
December 25, 2024

Despite 3 hurricanes, 2024 left Longboat Key smiling

In 2024, we saved lives of turtles and birds and released them back into nature; we danced on St. Patty's Day and renewed love on Valentine's; and we found wonderful goodies, tastes and drinks only Longboat can dish out.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
August 14, 2024

Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Observer Staff |
December 11, 2024

Man breaks TV then calls police on his live-in girlfriend

Upset his partner was cleaning while he watched football, a man shatters his TV and blames her for making him do it. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.