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The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will open this spring at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 23, 2026
Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will be operated with support from The Breakfast Company founders.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Greenbrook's David, Hannah and Jaime Marco all had a part in creating Jaime Marco's new book “Unfunkt: Quiet the Noise. Ignite the Light.”
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 12, 2025
Readers can shed the funk with Lakewood Ranch author's 'Unfunkt'

Greenbrook's Jaime Marco wrote the book to let others know they can make a positive impact on their lives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bradenton Area EDC names interim CEO
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 17, 2026
Bradenton Area EDC names interim CEO

The appointment of an interim CEO — Fawley Bryant Architecture COO and Partner Amanda Parrish — comes after the former leader of the organization retired.

  • East County
  • Business
Longboat Key town attorney Maggie Mooney spoke about several issues including a potential Gulf of Mexico Drive renaming and a proposed communications policy at Town Commission's Oct. 6 meeting at town hall. Commission voted to approve a contract, if needed, with outside counsel to represent the Zoning Board of Adjustment in a potential variance hearing with St. Regis.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 7, 2025
St. Regis, town could square off in hearing

The case centers around whether the resort's sea dam satisfies waterproofing requirements in the town's flood code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The observation deck at Joan Durante Park was rebuilt with the boardwalk and overlooks Sarasota Bay.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2025
Longboat Key wants your photos to represent the town

The town aims to enter one image in statewide contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cinthia Peña is the new managing director of CreArte Latino.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2026
CreArte Latino names new full-time managing director

The new role for Cinthia Peña is made possible by a Barancik Foundation grant.

  • Arts + Culture
Traffic resumes normal flow after Sarasota crash
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2026
Traffic resumes normal flow after Sarasota crash

Southbound lanes are closed at Floyd Street, police say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marian Anderson property redevelopment plan advances
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 12, 2026
Marian Anderson property redevelopment plan advances

A city-owned brownfield site is one stop closer to redevelopment in the latest vote by the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 23, 2025
East Manatee County high school athletes of 2025

The Observer sports columnist reflects on the area's champions, record-breakers and competitors who stood above all others.

  • East County
  • Sports
Japanese violin prodigy lives up to the hype in Sarasota Orchestra debut
  • By Gayle Williams |
  • January 17, 2026
Japanese violin prodigy lives up to the hype in Sarasota Orchestra debut

Her musicality seems to emanate from a heart and soul deeply connected to a universal truth.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Seaward Development is seeking a parallel facade administrative adjustment for its frontage along South Palm Avenue.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 13, 2026
Mira Mar project moves forward with partial sign-off

The project to rehab the Mira Mar building augmented by two residential towers has received partial sign-off from the city of Sarasota, but some adjustment requests remain.

  • Sarasota
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Rotarians Gene Luca, left, and President Terri Driver, right, thank Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services' Margie Genter and Randy Wright for offering insights into how it benefits community members. Representatives joined the Rotary Club of Longboat Key on Jan. 20 at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 26, 2026
Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services helps those who served get back to work

From coffee socials to job placement services, staff assist those who served in a variety of ways, as they detailed to Rotarians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barista Claudia Aridus pours a latte while Sara Rountree rinses a cup at Sips this January. The popular north-end coffee shop is expanding with a second location on Longboat Key.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 16, 2026
Longboat Key coffee shop's success brews expansion

A second Sips, with the exact name still to be determined, will open where Turtle Coffee Bar once operated.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Circus Arts Conservatory CEO and President Jennifer Mitchell and Terri Klauber with Sherry and Tom Koski
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 1, 2026
Circus Arts Gala sings through the rain

Students from the Circus Arts Conservatory wowed guests with their themed performance and received a standing ovation.

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club Butterfly Symposium will take place at 9 a.m. on Feb. 7 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 4, 2026
Butterfly symposium lands at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall

The Lakewood Ranch Garden Club will host the free event Feb. 7 and will feature butterfly enthusiasts Gilbert Daigneau and Joyce Samsel.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The dredging machine “Clearwater” digs a 13 foot, 180-foot-wide ditch on the bottom of New Pass, using pumps to carry the dredged sediment through miles-long pipes onto the northern end of Lido Key for a renourishment project.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 4, 2026
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic

The Lido Key Beach renourishment project will have another beneficial effect: opening up New Pass to boaters, who will see navigational markers return for the first time in eight years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Concession Golf Club is hosting the Senior PGA Championship April 16-19.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 28, 2026
Manatee County tees up for Senior PGA Championship

The generated championship dollars are expected to include impressive dividends for the county.

  • East County
  • News
The rendering of the exterior of the Sarasota Orchestra Music Hall demonstrates the concept of integrating water features, landscaping and building design.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • December 31, 2025
For Sarasota arts groups, 2025 was a year of shifting sands

The arts community cleaned up after the storms, faced changing political winds and broke ground on ambitious new projects.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Shachat, a co-founder of the Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade, decided to be part of the show for the "Jaws" 50th anniversary.
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 19, 2025
Esplanade continues tradition of being 'foolishly festive' for parade

This year's Foolishly Festive Christmas Parade was the original organizers' "swan song," who hope new blood will take on the parade and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Key Chorale's Opus 1700 is a weekend escape for chamber music lovers
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2026
Key Chorale's Opus 1700 is a weekend escape for chamber music lovers

A two-day festival celebrates the works of Baroque music masters Bach and Handel.

  • Arts + Culture
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