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An affordable housing program is being administered through Sarasota County's Housing and Community Development Program.
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  • Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2026
Sarasota County offers funding help for low-income housing developers, buyers

The program is aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing in unincorporated parts of Sarasota County.

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Mercedes-driving burglary suspect jailed in Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Mercedes-driving burglary suspect jailed in Sarasota

City police connect 2024 vehicle to an arrest warrant from elsewhere in Florida.

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Stephen Smagacz, Supervisor of Streetlights and Signalization for Sarasota County, checks on the proper operation of streetlights along 17th Street.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2026
Sarasota County raises red flag over copper wiring thefts

More than 3 miles of cable has been dug up and stolen of late, county says.

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The pizzeria offers mostly 13-inch and a handful of 8-inch pies.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 23, 2026
Michelin-recommended pizzeria opens at University Town Center

Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza is known for its artisanal star-shaped pizzas.

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  • Eat + Drink
Paul Mattison, chef and owner of Mattison's, at SRQ Airport's First Class Flavors tasting event.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 22, 2026
SRQ airport highlights new concession with tasting event

Now that all its new restaurants and bars are open, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport introduced the vendors with a First Class Flavors event.

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Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 18, 2026
Woman charged in three high-profile Sarasota burglaries

The 31-year-old Sarasota woman is held on no bond in the St. Armands and Webber Road break-ins.

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2026
Driver dies of injuries in blowout-triggered crash in Sarasota

The 6:53 a.m. crash took place at the Interstate 75 junction with Clark Road.

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Work was underway along Madison Drive at Boulevard of the Presidents in late May.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 18, 2026
St. Armands landlord formally applies for Shore restaurant remake work

Kauffman Shore Properties LLC is seeking approval for its development plans on St. Armands Circle.

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Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 17, 2026
New city manager shifts first week focus to tax reform impacts

Four days into her new role as Sarasota city manager, property tax reform forced Karie Friling to shift focus to planning for possible general fund gap.

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(Top) the proposed water taxi dock location and design at Ken Thompson and (bottom) at Bayfront Park next to O'Leary's Tiki Bar, which would also be the overnight parking location for the vessels.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 17, 2026
Want to take a water taxi across Sarasota Bay? You might be waiting awhile.

Design for water transit across Sarasota Bay has reached the 30% stage as dock site selection at Bayfront and Ken Thompson parks defines terminal locations.

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Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 16, 2026
Two new shops coming to St. Armands Circle

Two new stores are preparing to open, one under new ownership and the other as a new location.

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  • Business
Jimmy Glover, Teresa DeWitt, Heidi Brandt speak at the forum, beside moderator Kevin Cooper.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2026
School Board District 1 candidates share their plans at Tiger Bay Club forum

Heidi Brandt, Teresa DeWitt and Jimmy Glover are contending for the District 1 seat currently held by Bridget Ziegler.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
County Commissioner Tom Knight told staff and the EDC President and CEO Erin Silk the county must avoid unintended consequences in requested changes to the Business Park zone district.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 15, 2026
Sarasota County tells EDC to refine changes to Business Park zoning

With most requested changes already modified, the Sarasota County Commission tells the EDC to further refine its requests for changes to the Business Park zoning district.

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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2026
3 a.m. crash kills Sarasota driver on Interstate 75

The incident took place about a mile south of the University Parkway exit.

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Carlos Pagán, a fixture of the Sarasota jazz scene, passed away June 7 at age 78.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 12, 2026
Sarasota jazz crusader and filmmaker Carlos Pagán dies at age 78

The Bronx native served on the board of the Jazz Club of Sarasota and was a programmer at WSLR.

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An affordable housing program is being administered through Sarasota County's Housing and Community Development Program.
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