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K-9 Bronson served the Sarasota Police Department from 2014 to 2021.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
SPD mourns the loss of K-9 officer

Retired K-9 Bronson served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merica Ange and Hunter Chrisman are neighbors in Summerfield who are enjoying Fireworks on the Lake.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2024
Rain can't dampen the fun at Fireworks on the Lake

The pre-July 4 celebration at Nathan Benderson Park drew thousands of spectators.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2024
638 homes slated for Manatee County's controversial 2020 land purchase

Manatee County's intended uses for the Lena Road property have been moved to other sites.

  • East County
  • News
Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead

One adult victim died from wounds sustained in the early-morning shooting on July 4.

  • Sarasota
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This Main Street one-stop-dog-shop is bun in a million.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • July 4, 2024
Hot diggity dog! July is National Hot Dog Month

Bite into the best buns and dogs in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
In July 2020, a three-piece Peace, Love and Happiness installation displayed in Tube Dude's parking lot on Main Street ahead of its debut in New York City.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 4, 2024
Tube Dude finds new home after five years on Main Street

Forced to move by redevelopment, the downtown institution finds room to grow in south Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Saanvi Parmar smiles wide at the First Tee Leadership Academy, held June 17-22 in Atlanta.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2024
Riverview golfer learns lessons of a lifetime at First Tee Leadership Academy

Saanvi Parmar said she felt like a brand-new person after attending the Atlanta event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Unit 1204 condominium in Block 6 has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,984 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A Block 6 condominium in Ritz-Carlton Residences tops the week's sales at $4.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Setting the record straight on Florida PACE
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • July 4, 2024
Setting the record straight on Florida PACE

The public agency writes in response to a recent Observer column.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mary Beth McLeod
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 4, 2024
Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame

The Sarasota philanthropist founded the All Star Children’s Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
‘Shame on you, Jill Biden’; all the symptoms of Parkinson’s
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 3, 2024
‘Shame on you, Jill Biden’; all the symptoms of Parkinson’s

Jill Biden is being equated with Edith Wilson for hiding ‘the lie.’ The media should find out the truth: Does the president have Parkinson’s?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Former NFL and Florida State running back Warrick Dunn poses with a family and Sarasota Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Dunn's charitable organization furnished two Habitat homes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
Former Bucs running back Warrick Dunn gives helping hand to single moms

New Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Sarasota are surprised with a full house and pantry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Studio Theatre's 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival takes place July 12-13.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 3, 2024
Sarasota Improv Festival leaves the script behind

FST’s annual Sarasota Improv Festival creates spontaneous comedy with careful planning.

  • Arts + Culture
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