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Brick veneer and metal touches are characteristic of Whataburger restaurants.
  • 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
Cardinal Mooney High rising senior Kali Barrett committed to the University of Cincinnati on July 7.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 15, 2024
East County girls basketball star commits to Cincinnati

Kali Barrett, a rising senior at Cardinal Mooney High, said she values her relationships with Bearcats coaches.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior Cullen McRae II dances after scoring a second-quarter touchdown against Braden River. McRae finished with two touchdowns.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 6, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High football sinks Braden River High, snaps rivalry losing streak

The Mustangs had not beaten the Pirates since 2013 before their 41-3 home win Friday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2023
Landlord sees power in dispute with tenants

The owner of a rental house sees electric current in a line and randomly shuts off power to a home. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Talking turkey at the Grove — before and after.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2024
Grove workers bring a Thanksgiving feast to the masses

When it comes to feast mode, not many can compare to the Grove's recipe for Thanksgiving success. The Lakewood Ranch restaurant uses military precision to feed 7,000 people turkey and all the fixings.

  • East County
  • News
Payne Park Auditorium.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 22, 2024
Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota

The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, including plans to build a new facility nearby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A massing model presented by Renzo Piano Building Workshop shows the four Sarasota Performing Arts Center along North Tamiami Trail.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Performing Arts Center agreement deadline extended

The Sarasota City Commission grants request from the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation to extend the implementation agreement deadline for a new theater complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy Copeland, a rising third grader at Braden River Elementary School, shows off the page she wrote in Spanish about manatees.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 18, 2024
Dual language programs on the rise in Manatee County

Five elementary schools have dual language programs, and the district hopes to expand to middle school.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tate Taylor
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat hires fifth employee from Sarasota County in past year

Tate Taylor will take over for longtime Planner Steve Schield March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City staff has spent months reviewing the specifics of a site plan for the first phase of The Bay Sarasota’s park project.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 6, 2020
The Bay seeks changes to city code

The group planning a public park project on city-owned waterfront land is requesting regulatory changes to accommodate its vision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shopping pals Stella Kelley and Mary Lou Ivaska peruse the selection at the early bird Trash to Treasure rummage sale.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 15, 2025
Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding

The Trash to Treasure rummage sale that took place at Longboat Key's Gulf Shore Park will help residents with hurricane recovery projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Honey Co. owner Alma Johnson and employee Michelle Edwards.
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 29, 2024
Sarasota Honey Co. finds new home at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime

Hurricane Ian impacts, rising costs and other challenges led to the decision to relocate.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
"The Mousetrap" runs through Sept. 15 at Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Theatre in Venice.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The Van Wezel Performng Arts Hall seats 1,741 for touring performances.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 18, 2025
Commttee begins to weigh options for Van Wezel

With five months to go, the Purple Ribbon Committee shifts from research to discussion on ways to repurpose Sarasota's primary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parrish's Diane Fogo-Harter shows off the Valentino Loco Rose purse she won. "It's a beautiful bag," she says.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 10, 2024
Designer Bag Bingo bigger, better than ever in Sarasota

Sisterhood for Good's annual Bingo night draws 230 women to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Key Chorale performed at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in 2017.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 11, 2024
Key Chorale celebrates its ruby anniversary

Collaboration with other cultural groups has been Key Chorale's hallmark during its 40-year history.

  • Arts + Culture
Pools, a lagoon and 800 feet of beach access will be available at the St. Regis Longboat Key, a rendering of which is pictured.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 20, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key now accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although the barrier island resort may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local artist Trevor Bystrom and musical partner Peter Mawanga, from Malawi, Africa, performed their music for Lakewood Ranch on Dec. 18 at Ranch Nite Wednesday at Waterside Place.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 7, 2025
Two musicians bridge gap between US and Africa

Regular Lakewood Ranch performer Trevor Bystrom unites with Malawian musician Peter Mawanga for a Waterside show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris Carter, Emily Condensa, Micah Carter, Justina Carter and Gabriella Loccisano
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
Longboaters get taste of what Whitney Plaza has to offer

Whitney Plaza businesses hosted Summer Night Out to give residents a chance to support small businesses and meet new people on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook, the regional chancellor of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, has announced she will retire at the end of the year.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2024
USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire

Karen Holbrook has led the campus through significant growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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