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This fall will be the Ohio State Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee's 26th season hosting game-day watch parties at Captain Curt's on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 5, 2026
Alumni club cultivates community far from Ohio State campus

Through the power of fandom, the Ohio State Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee unites Buckeyes from various walks of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Observer recommends: Federal, state races
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 5, 2026
Observer recommends: Federal, state races

Florida has had a good run with 16 years of GOP governors and legislators. Let’s hope voters keep the ‘Free State’ on track.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Business owners have complained of empty streets since the city's now-suspended parking enforcement hours extension went into effect.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 4, 2026
Extended paid parking hours rescinded in downtown Sarasota

Business owners received requested parking relief from the City Commission with a rollback of expanded enforcement hours while Sarasota continues to grapple with how to pay for downtown parking facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Storm debris piled up along streets across the city and St. Armands Circle for weeks following the 2024 hurricanes.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2026
Solid waste fee added for Sarasota residents, businesses

A non-ad valorem user fee was added to solid waste collection invoices for the city of Sarasota to build a reserve fund for storm debris removal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A new round of state funding will support the dredging of Whitaker Bayou.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2026
City wins $4 million in state funding for local improvements

Whitaker Bayou dredging and St. Armands corridor improvements are among the projects funded by $4 million in recently awarded state funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As a junior, Jacob Menard tied for 29th place individually at the 2025 FHSAA Class 3A state championship by shooting a 10-over-par 154 (76-78).
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 4, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacob Menard

The rising senior for Sarasota High boys golf will be a crucial piece of the Sailors' puzzle this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota County Fire Department responds to the scene of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Herndon Place in the Pinecraft area.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2026
Firefighter injured during Pinecraft structure fire

A Sarasota County Fire Department firefighter was hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency during a Sunday blaze battle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Changes to the city of Sarasota's public parking program mean longer enforcement hours and higher fines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2026
Parking program open house set for Aug. 24

Sarasota city staff will make a presentation and discuss recent changes to the parking enforcement program with concerned residents and businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man suspected of vandalizing Sarasota synagogue
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2026
Man suspected of vandalizing Sarasota synagogue

A Sarasota man was taken into custody by the Sarasota Police Department for reportedly throwing a brick through the the window of a downtown synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sally Lippert and Mark Shrosbree are preparing to sail to The Bahamas together.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 30, 2026
Couple prepares for Bahamas voyage as they work together on junk rig

Sarasota’s Sally Lippert was looking for the next adventure. Mark Shrosbree was already in the process of circling the globe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Breakfast House at 1817 Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 30, 2026
Sarasota's bungalow row businesses look to re-create their village concept

With an apartment building slated to replace an entire block of small businesses on Fruitville Road, a group of five businesses there hope to move their buildings to create Sarasota Bungalow Village.

  • Sarasota
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Liam Smith throws a pitch for Sarasota American against Keystone on Saturday. Twin Lakes Park — the home of Sarasota Little League — hosted the Florida Little League state tournament.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 30, 2026
Sarasota Little League 12U American All-Stars reach state tournament

Sarasota's run came to an end on the statewide stage after district and sectional titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1815 S. Lake Shore Drive sold for $4.1 million. Built in 2023, it has five bedrooms, four- and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for July 13-17 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Oyster Bay Estates home on South Lake Shore Drive tops the week’s sales at $4.1 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By JL Bainbridge
  • July 30, 2026
Your Money Deserves a Second Opinion Too

If your health deserves a second opinion, why not your financial plan?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Former Booker High wide receiver Tyren Hornes (right) is pictured dodging defenders in a game against Berkeley Prep during the 2025 season. The next generation of Tornadoes will have a new coach to lead them.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 29, 2026
Booker High School names new football coach

Lance Hoeltke will be the Tornadoes' third different coach in three years following Carlos Woods and Scottie Littles.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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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
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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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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.
  • August 7, 2026
SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate
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Lt. Clay Huber was cheered by about 100 first responders and hospital personnel on Thursday.
  • August 6, 2026
Hospitalized Sarasota firefighter cheered upon his release from care
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  • August 6, 2026
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