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Brooklyn Cullen's golf career began at Hawaii's Princeville Makai Golf Club when she was 6 years old. It continues now in Florida, where she moved before beginning sixth grade at The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 13, 2026
East County Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Cullen

The rising golfer secured a national title before her junior season with The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
More consistent rainfall has driven eased drought conditions and prompted Sarasota County to rescind its monthslong burn ban.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee drop burn ban

Dought conditions have eased, prompting Sarasota County fire officials to lift the countywide ban on outdoor burning.

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Poppy Otte paddles through the water while Mote Education Specialist Morgan Swartz helps.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 12, 2026
Campers make a splash with Mote Marine Laboratory

Campers are gaining a hands-on learning experience at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's summer camps at both of the organization's locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Walker, 6, and Max Walker, 8, work on paintings at the America250 Celebration at Selby Library.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 11, 2026
America250 Celebration at Selby Library showcases local, national history

The event featured live music, a historical display, a community art project and presentations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning Michele Norton presented this picture as an example of what a hyperscale data center looks like.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 11, 2026
Data centers firmly rejected for Sarasota County in unanimous vote

In passing the yearlong freeze, the county joins several others around the state that have placed moratoriums.

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Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center

The new restaurant will offer 21st-century versions of the Original Wolfie's and Rascal House menu items.

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  • Eat + Drink
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2026
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75

The unrelated overnight incidents in Manatee and Sarasota counties are under investigation.

  • East County
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Keith Pandeloglou took over as the president of the board of the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation in June.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
New leader set to guide the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

Keith Pandeloglou became president of the board in June and his hope is to build on the nonprofit's success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This painting by Frank Hopper can be seen in City Hall.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 10, 2026
Sarasota history on display for semiquincentennial

"Echoes of Sarasota" Cultural Heritage Exhibition is now on display at City Hall and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CommunityConnect facilitates communications throughout interactions with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2026
Sheriff's Office opens messaging platform to enhance communications

CommunityConnect keeps users up to date throughout their interactions with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

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Jing Herman stands amongst prints of her artwork.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota artist plans to create series of 50 American flags

Jing Herman, born during China's one-child policy, came to the U.S. at age 10 and says she is now living her American dream as an artist.

  • Sarasota
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The Patio coffee cart once operated in the parking lot at Swim City on North Tamiami Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
Coffee cart brews up downtown food truck expansion proposal

A local business and a mobile beverage vendor teamed up to press for the expansion of food truck use into the Downtown Bayfront zone district.

  • Sarasota
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Tons of sand were removed from roadways along Sarasota County beaches in the wake of the 2024 hurricanes.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota County still awaits $225M in FEMA, state disaster funds

With many projects on hold and others awaiting reimbursement, Sarasota County is awaiting disaster relief funds dating back to Hurricane Hermine 10 years ago.

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Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key was left covered in sand after storm surge from Hurricane Helene swept the road.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
City to repair damaged streetlights on Lido Key

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a local agency agreement with FDOT to repair lighting on John Ringling Boulevard and Benjamin Franklin Drive.

  • Sarasota
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Meadows Golf Club off of Longmeadow Road in Sarasota has been with Arnold Palmer Golf Management since March 9. The company restored its 18-hole Meadows Course and is working to restore its 18-hole Groves Course.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 9, 2026
Meadows Golf Club hunts a hole-in-one

The private-turned-public club filed for bankruptcy in July 2025 but now, under new management, eyes a different outcome.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
  • July 21, 2026
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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
Longboat's living seawall recognized for creativity
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Tania Vergara Dance Theater will stage a free performance of "HuMangrove" on Saturday, July 25, at Selby LIbrary.
  • July 21, 2026
The best things to do this weekend in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat
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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.
  • July 21, 2026
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
Christ Church gets new charitable partner

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