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The Denny's property at 3701 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota has sold.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 9, 2026
'Good stuff' coming to site of Bee Ridge Denny's, developer says

The restaurant property on Bee Ridge Road is a “unicorn site,” says one of the brokers involved in the sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Myracle Green, 13, her brother Prince Bell, 3, mother Chavon Williams and brother King Bell, 8, leave the tables with new backpacks.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 8, 2026
Organizations team up to offer kids free backpacks ahead of school year

The first Badges and Backpacks event included free backpacks, lessons in bike safety, and other offerings for kids as they begin the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mia Eylon, right, recently took the helm at the newly renamed St. Armands Jewelers. With input from Diane DelloRusso, manager of Jewelry by Cole, and other experts, the new shop hasn't skipped a beat in serving patrons on Boulevard of the Presidents.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • August 8, 2026
New jeweler takes the helm on St. Armands Circle

Previously known as Jewelry by Cole, the new St. Armands Jewelers is offering a blend of classic and trending styles.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Board Member Jon Thaxton asked Sarasota County commission candidates about their views Thursday before opening up the floor for a Q&A with members.
    By
  • Leah Schwarting
  • August 7, 2026
Sarasota County Commission candidates campaign as clock ticks down

Candidates spoke to the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club with less than two weeks to go before Election Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Marine Patrol Officer Ron Dixon reaches a hand across the bow of a beached sailboat during a marine rescue at Big Pass between Siesta Key and Lido Key Tuesday, July 28.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • August 7, 2026
Officers rescue boater from beached sailboat

A Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office helicopter illuminated the scene at Big Pass as the captain was rescued by a Sarasota Police marine unit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Fire Department Chief Jason Hackley and one of the agency's three trucks with onboard tanks that hold 400 gallons of firefighting foam.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 7, 2026
SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Fire Department will fully transition from firefighting foam that includes PFAS by the end of the year, 30 months ahead of Florida's mandate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Clay Huber was cheered by about 100 first responders and hospital personnel on Thursday.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 6, 2026
Hospitalized Sarasota firefighter cheered upon his release from care

The first responder was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital on Sunday after a medical emergency at the scene of a fire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There's something rotten in the city of Sarasota
  • By Letters to the Editor
  • August 6, 2026
There's something rotten in the city of Sarasota

An Observer reader says politics in the city of Sarasota has taken on some of the ugly aspects of much larger cities.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2026
Voter organization to hold election information sessions

The League of Woman Voters of Sarasota County is planning voter information forums in advance of the mid-term and general elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota runner Vinny O'Shaughnessy completed his goal of running a marathon in every state. Since then, the runner hasn't slowed down, starting on a new mission to do the same with a half marathon in every state.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • August 6, 2026
Marathon man accomplishes goal of racing in every state

Lifelong runner Vinny O'Shaughnessy has overcome weather, health challenges and more in his quest to run a marathon in every state, and he's not stopping.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paused 'generational' city projects subject to commission review
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 6, 2026
Paused 'generational' city projects subject to commission review

Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling recommended commitment to six projects be paused until after the November election. The City Commission wants to review them individually.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matt Borriello will lead Riverview High athletics into 2026-27 and beyond. He took over for Rod Dragash, who stepped down after nine years to spend more time with his family.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 6, 2026
Riverview High hits 'refresh' with new athletic director

At 26 years old, Matt Borriello has taken on a role held by people in their 40s or 50s at other high schools in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
World Cup watch parties were among the recent events at The Bay park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2026
Challenge match launched for signature Sarasota park

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is seeding a challenge match of $2 million to help fund completion of The Bay park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first property at 1705 Wisconsin Lane was built in 2016 and has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 3,966 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 2016, it has one bath and 780 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 6, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for July 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale in Sarasota on Wisconsin Lane tops the week’s sales at $3.9 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Military Academy is at 801 N. Orange Ave. in Sarasota.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 5, 2026
Sarasota Military Academy's downtown campus listed for sale

The nearly 5-acre property at 801 N. Orange Ave. is being marketed as a downtown development opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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1
The Denny's property at 3701 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota has sold.
  • August 9, 2026
'Good stuff' coming to site of Bee Ridge Denny's, developer says
2
Myracle Green, 13, her brother Prince Bell, 3, mother Chavon Williams and brother King Bell, 8, leave the tables with new backpacks.
  • August 8, 2026
Organizations team up to offer kids free backpacks ahead of school year
3
Mia Eylon, right, recently took the helm at the newly renamed St. Armands Jewelers. With input from Diane DelloRusso, manager of Jewelry by Cole, and other experts, the new shop hasn't skipped a beat in serving patrons on Boulevard of the Presidents.
  • August 8, 2026
New jeweler takes the helm on St. Armands Circle
4
Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Board Member Jon Thaxton asked Sarasota County commission candidates about their views Thursday before opening up the floor for a Q&A with members.
  • August 7, 2026
Sarasota County Commission candidates campaign as clock ticks down
5
Sarasota Police Marine Patrol Officer Ron Dixon reaches a hand across the bow of a beached sailboat during a marine rescue at Big Pass between Siesta Key and Lido Key Tuesday, July 28.
  • August 7, 2026
Officers rescue boater from beached sailboat

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