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The building at the corner of Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive at St. Armands Circle has been gutted and infrastructure is being built to support plans for the new Shore restaurant, retail and residential project.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 1, 2026
Resilient Shore project plans to navigate city approval waters

Plans for a flood-resilient new Shore restaurant, retail, cafe and boutique have been submitted and could be the first building on St. Armands Circle incorporating pricey flood-proof glass.

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  • News
Woman finds unknown undergarment in her laundry, calls police
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2026
Woman finds unknown undergarment in her laundry, calls police

After a woman found another woman's intimate apparel in her laundry, law enforcement was brought in to help solve the mystery. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Ken Rushing and Noel Ladd are co-owners of Couch LBK.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2026
Voices of America: In what era of American history would you have liked to have lived?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we explore our favorite periods of history.

  • Spirit of America
The 56 who signed for us
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  • Matt Walsh
  • July 1, 2026
The 56 who signed for us

As many people have often said: Being an American is winning life’s lottery. Nowhere in the world are people as free as we are.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city right of way of the alley at the end of Aspinwall Street must be vacated to allow for construction of a new Sarasota County Clerk of Courts legal document storage facility.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 30, 2026
New circuit court storage records facility advances

A proposed new Clerk of Circuit Court records storage facility is advancing to the City Commission with unanimous recommendations of approval to rezone and vacate an alley right of way.

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  • News
The city of Sarasota's Neighborhood Canopy Program provides 10- to 14-foot trees installed in front yards for $100 each.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2026
City canopy tree program returns

For $100, city residents can have a tree valued upwards of $500 planted in their front yard through the Neighborhood Canopy Program.

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  • News
A Sarasota County burn ban over the Fourth of July holiday means no using personal fireworks, although they are legal to purchase.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 30, 2026
Sarasota's burn ban applies to personal fireworks, fire official says

Dry weather has prompted the safety measure since mid-April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andres Parra has served as The Out-of-Door Academy athletic director since July 2022. He's been through his fair share of busy summers over the years.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • June 30, 2026
For high school athletic directors, summer is no day at the beach

Athletics are out of season, but the work doesn't stop for these behind-the-scenes operators.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Liam Schreiner reviews the selection of house-made sweets available at the newly opened Chocolate Emporium on St. Armands Circle. Branching from the original location on Anna Maria Island, the second shop held a soft opening this week.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 30, 2026
Local artisanal chocolate shop brings sweet treats to St. Armands

A second location branching from the original on Anna Maria Island held its soft opening this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2026
Voices of America: Who's your American hero, and why?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we dive into respondents' favorite Americans.

  • Spirit of America
Gary St. Clair, his wife Elizabeth St. Clair, granddaughter Avianna Pereira, 7, daughter Allison Pereira, and granddaughters Adley Pereira, 5, and Amelia Pereira, 6, enjoy Sarasota Key Quest Fest.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 29, 2026
Sarasota Key Quest Fest aims to provide the keys to well-being

The event, held at The Bay's Civic Green Lawns, invited attendees to discover resources in the community in a quest themed around keys representing knowledge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The historic Sarasota County Courthouse.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2026
Sarasota County offers primer program on workings of local government

Registration is open for Sarasota County's 12-week Civics 101 class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2026
Voices of America: What's your favorite American invention?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we reflect on what was Made in the U.S.A.

  • Spirit of America
Tanjee Lane, Tyler Marion, Ning Tinsley, Jessica Johnston and Nickie Hartsock of SPARCC were an event finalist.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 28, 2026
Sarasota Business Awards honor innovation, entrepreneurship and the American spirit

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses in the community across 10 categories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Freya from Low Rider Dachshund rescue soaked up the summer rays at Hamlet's and The Bazaar's annual Hot Dog Day event.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • June 28, 2026
Hot Dog Day brings pups to downtown Sarasota

Hamlet's Eatery and The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime celebrated National Hot Dog Day with food, music and furry friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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