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Changes to the city of Sarasota's public parking program mean longer enforcement hours and higher fines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2026
City parking changes are now in effect

The city of Sarasota has expanded hours of parking enforcement and increased fines for violations.

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The city allowed a food truck to set up at the Lido Pavilion during a 2019 concession renovation project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2026
City to mull food trucks in downtown zone district

In its first meeting since new City Manager Karie Friling arrived a month ago, the City Commission returns with a proposal to allow food trucks in the Downtown Bayfront zone district, as well as other business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2026
So, you want to be a citizen?

Thousands of people are naturalized as Americans every year. But how?

  • Spirit of America
A sign at Selby Library announces the Sarasota History Day Contest.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 2, 2026
US history marches on, as does how it's taught in Manatee, Sarasota schools

Analysis is emphasized in classrooms as teachers follow the lead of state standards to engage students.

  • Spirit of America
Kids share their perspectives on the Fourth of July
    By
  • Ian Swaby, Madison Bierl
  • July 2, 2026
Kids share their perspectives on the Fourth of July

Kids say the darndest things — especially when you ask them about Independence Day, U.S. History and what it means to be a good citizen.

  • Spirit of America
Sarasota History Center Manager Josh Goodman is an avid historian who loves checking out maps of the region in the 1700s.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2026
The land almost no one wanted

Historians say few braved the brutal Sarasota environment when our forefathers were signing the Declaration of Independence.

  • Spirit of America
Ben Quartermaine was hired by Sarasota County to head up the new Stormwater Department, tasked to help prevent future flooding from tropical weather events and maintain runoff water quality.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota County stormwater budget request swells by 73%

In his first budget presentation, Sarasota County Stormwater Department Director Ben Quartermaine proposed 22 more employees and a $35 million spending increase.

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Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche presents Officer William "Tripp" Schwenk with his framed badge during his June 26 retirement ceremony.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2026
Retired Sarasota police officer enjoyed a medal-worthy career

Thirty years after winning gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics, Officer Tripp Schwenk hangs up his badge next to his goggles to mark the end of a 26-year career with the Sarasota Police Department.

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Henry D'Hondt, catcher for the Sarasota Little League 12U American All-Stars, gets out of his stance for a throw. He was one of several players impacted by the October 2025 report of over $200,000 lost from the league's treasury.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota Little League builds back from disaster

The league based at Twin Lakes Park lost hundreds of thousands of dollars last fall and, ever since, has been working to recover.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Glenridge resident Sylvia Waller's 105th birthday is coming up on July 10.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota resident prepares to turn 105

Sylvia Waller, a resident of The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, approaches her 105th birthday, which she will celebrate with four generations of family members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3705 Tangier Terrace was built in 1956 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,529 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sarabay Acres home on Sarabay Road tops the week’s sales at $4.7 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2026
Voices of America: What do you like best about America?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we ask respondents what they like best about America.

  • Spirit of America
Sarasota's rich history and arts culture was one of the reasons CNN chose is as the top city to visit in the United States.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2026
Sarasota at top of CNN's list of cities to visit

The top 10 list aims to look past "American tourism's heaviest hitters."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lucas Seng is a rising sophomore at Suncoast Polytechnical High. He competes for Booker High during the FHSAA swimming and diving season since Suncoast does not field varsity athletics.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 1, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lucas Seng

The Sarasota Tsunami swimmer dominated his age group at the Gulf Coast Swim Team Mark McCaw Summer Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth could be often seen dotting on their dogs, Brandy and Bentley. The couple is seen here at the Siesta Key home in early 2025.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 1, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, mentor dies at 80

Dr. Joel Morganroth is remembered for both his philanthropic gifts — at least $30 million — and his philosophical advice to multiple local leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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