A restaurant founded in Tampa that went on to become one of the most recognizable chains across the world is debuting a new location not far from its hometown, here in Sarasota-Manatee.

Outback Steakhouse will open at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 12245 State Road 70 E. in Lakewood Ranch, according to a press release. The new location will commemorate its opening (and Veterans Day) by offering a free Aussie 3-Course meal with valid military ID when dining in on select entrées Tuesday, holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, and donating $5,000 of its grand opening proceeds to Bradenton Kiwanis Club.

See Full Page