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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has a contract with Manatee County to build a roundabout on University Parkway where Legacy Boulevard meets Deer Drive.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 8, 2025
Planned University Parkway roundabout sparks debate but no action

Technical issues stop the Manatee County Commission from ending the debate and any attempts to stop the roundabout.

  • East County
  • News
The Paradise Center, located at 546 Bay Isles Road, has until August to raise funding to move to a new space after its rent went up under new ownership.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • August 8, 2025
The Paradise Center continues fundraising

The community center is set to move from its current location at the end of August, later moving to Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Shaun Ulstad and Andrew Cordani are eager to start their senior year at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, which is one step closer to a potential future at MIT.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • August 8, 2025
One final year for Lakewood Ranch Prep seniors to chase their dreams

Shaun Ulstad and Andrew Cordani hope their work gains them acceptance into MIT.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been rated five stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for each of the past 10 years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2025
SMH maintains top federal government ranking

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has earned a five-star ranking for Medicare and Medicaid services in each of the past 10 years.

  • Sarasota
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Charles Moore, Mattie Mae and John Cox
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 7, 2025
Former Sarasota deputy goes global in providing wheelchairs to animals

When John Cox founded Ruck9, he was hoping to help a few dogs to walk again, but his mission has encompassed animals around the world, from geese to skunks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Hoback is the next president and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, succeeding Rick Piccolo after 30 years.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 7, 2025
New CEO brings airport rebirth expertise to SRQ

Paul Hoback helped remake Pittsburgh International Airport into "the best origin and destination airport we can be." Now he aims to carry on a similar legacy built by Rick Piccolo at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The two properties at 1714 Irving St. sold for $3.8 million. The first property was built in 2012 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,718 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 2012 and has one bedroom, one bath and 797 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 21-25 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home on Casey Key on Casey Key Road tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Booker quarterback Joel Morris will be without one of his top targets from last year after receiver Tyree Mannings Jr. transferred to Venice.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 7, 2025
The top high school football transfers to know in Sarasota

Some key players have switched schools ahead of the 2025 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert passed the gavel to make the motion to approve a Comprehensive Plan amendment to allow rezoning for Temple Beth Sholom's apartment plans.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 7, 2025
Temple Beth Sholom apartment plan rejected

The Sarasota City Commission declined a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow the century-old synagogue to sell for development a portion of its 10-acre property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fans won't want to miss any of Cardinal Mooney's home football games in what should be a fun 2025 season.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 7, 2025
The best high school games to watch this fall in Sarasota

Rivalries, district matchups and top talent litter the schedule this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota School Board approves tentative budget and millage
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 7, 2025
Sarasota School Board approves tentative budget and millage

The school board approved a tentative budget of $1.35 billion and a proposed millage rate of 6.095 mils.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Death of 76-year-old on Longboat Key beach ruled an accident
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2025
Death of 76-year-old on Longboat Key beach ruled an accident

A Louisiana woman had drowned in the Gulf on the evening of July 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fourth grade English language arts teacher Christine Harrington and fourth grade math and science teacher Riley Hamilton plan the display they will create on their bulletin board.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 6, 2025
Southside Elementary teachers prepare for the start of school

Creating bulletin board displays, providing bright spaces and assembling "Star Wars" memorabilia are a few of the ways teachers are preparing their classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Sarasota High junior Sydney Mullen is learning how to play libero for a new-look Sailors volleyball team.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 6, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sydney Mullen

The junior Sailor is learning a new position to play beyond high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tennis for Fun has grown in size since it began hosting clinics at Arlington Park & Aquatic Complex.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 6, 2025
Tennis for Fun helps develop the skills of athletes with disabilities

The program has helped advance local players to the State Summer Games of the Special Olympics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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