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Coastwise student development team members Charles Mesia, Justin Kim (back), Colton McGill, Gabi Otera (back) and John Onesti gather to utilize a NASA STELLA Q-2 VNIR spectrometer, a handheld device that measures light intensity and plant health.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 14, 2026
Free Coastwise summer camp seeks more Manatee student sign-ups

A $4,500 grant from the Manatee Community Foundation will make the program free for students who participate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frank Kelleher stands with former Rotary Club of Sarasota president Lee-En Chung and president Bob Stobaugh.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 14, 2026
Daytona International Speedway president visits Sarasota Rotary Club

Frank Kelleher shared what the Daytona International Speedway offers with club members and also responded to their questions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children and teenagers are often seen riding electric bikes and scooters around the Lakewood Ranch area.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 14, 2026
Manatee County responds to growing number of e-bikes, e-scooters

County officials are exploring options to keep kids safe and to inform parents immediately when accidents occur with micromobility devices.

  • East County
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This Lake Club home at 17238 Salerno Drive sold for $3 million. Built in 2021, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,754 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 14, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 29-July 3 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Ganton Avenue tops the week's sales at $3.5 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Intoxicated man barks at nesting sea turtles
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 14, 2026
Intoxicated man barks at nesting sea turtles

A man who smelled of alcohol had the police called on him after shining a flashlight and barking at sea turtles. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Former Sarasota Opera maestro Victor DeRenzi and Jennifer Rominiecki, president and CEO of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Selby Gardens announces collaboration with former Sarasota Opera maestro

Victor De Renzi will bring his creative vision to the living museum for the spring 2027 season.

  • Arts + Culture
Executive Assistant Savannah Cobb will take over as the lead of communications for the town, aside from fire rescue and police communications, starting in October.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 13, 2026
Longboat Key communications department evolves

Savannah Cobb will take the lead of the communications team as Tina Adams shifts back to solely police and fire communications.

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Alisa Mitchell helped guide the organization to record-breaking successes in fundraising with its sell-out annual author luncheon, the group said in a release, adding that she played a significant role in growing the donor base and more.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2026
Executive director to leave Library Foundation

The Sarasota County organization raises private funding to augment tax dollars.

  • Sarasota
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The site of the proposed Ringling & Osprey Condos is outlined in green, Osprey Court in red.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2026
New downtown Sarasota condo project moves forward

The Sarasota City Commission approved an alley right of way vacation for a new condominium tower on Ringling Boulevard after several proffers.

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Fogartyville has installed a new bar.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • July 13, 2026
Fogartyville gets a face-lift

Grants allow the Rosemary District listening room to add a built-in bar, more restrooms and flexible seating options.

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Keren Shani-Lifrak is stepping down as executive director of Artist Series Concerts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2026
Artist Series Concerts executive director is stepping down

The board is undertaking a search for Keren Shani-Lifrak's successor.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelly Shrout (left) and Melanie Dale weed at Bicentennial Park Friday, July 10 in the morning before the heat index reached triple digits.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 13, 2026
Bicentennial Park hurricane repair nearly complete

New salt-tolerant grass will put the finishing touches on Bicentennial Park’s renovations on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Partners Animal Hospital Lakewood Ranch hosts a ribbon cutting July 10.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 13, 2026
Partners Animal Hospital opens in Lakewood Ranch

The 4,300-square-foot veterinary office and animal hospital includes acupuncture among its treatments.

  • East County
  • Business
Boston's JJ Maguire, 4, Ariel Maguire, 6, and their mom, Kasha Grabowski, wear funky hats while enjoying treats from Jeremiah's Italian Ice at the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 13, 2026
Despite the heat, the Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch is still the place to be

In the midst of summer, the market at Waterside Place continues to be packed on Sundays.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joseph Centanni is the new chief of police at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2026
Airport names new chief of police

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport tapped a 31-year-old law enforcement veteran to lead its police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
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Multiple species of starfish have found a home on the "Living Wall" at Longboat Key's Bayfront Park. The innovative project uses 3D-printed concrete slabs modeled after mangrove roots to provide better habitat for aquatic animals.
  • July 21, 2026
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Bob Bowling (left) chews out his son, Matt Bowling (right), while coaching football at Palmetto High. Before Braden River, he worked at Palmetto from 1993-2004.
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Family, friends remember longtime coach, athletic director Bob Bowling
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Melinda Zarzycki-Harris, founder and executive director of Bring on the Ministry, and Pastor Julia Wharriff Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key are all smiles with their new ministry partnership.
  • July 21, 2026
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