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  • August 27, 2026
Beyond the MLS: Adnan Dedic's Approach to Sarasota Luxury Real Estate

This Sarasota luxury real estate advisor has built a reputation as one of the area’s leading luxury Realtors.

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From left, commissioners Joe Neunder, Tom Knight, Ron Cutsinger, Teresa Mast and Mark Smith, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis and Deputy County Administrator Steve Botelho cut the ribbon on the new Sarasota County Administration Center.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 26, 2026
County opens resilient and convenient new Administration Center

Sarasota County government celebrated the opening of the new Administration Center at 1 Apex Road moments before holding the first County Commission meeting there.

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Woman receives threats after cutting off scam attempt
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2026
Woman receives threats after cutting off scam attempt

On her way to becoming a "sugar baby," a woman sours as the scam becomes apparent, resulting in threats of bodily harm. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The ground transportation center at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has separated bus, shuttle and ride share activity from Airport Circle for more efficient passenger drop-off and pickup at both locations.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2026
MPO seeks input for transit feasibility study

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is offering a public survey for a regional transit feasibility study.

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Jason Mocherman has been the planetarium director at Riverview since 2001, and took over the school's girls volleyball program in 2023.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 26, 2026
Riverview High is home to a true teacher-coach

Jason Mocherman shoots for the stars as the school's planetarium director and girls volleyball coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Juggler Chris Aguiar is part of the cast heading to Washington, D.C., for a series of Labor Day performances.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2026
Sailor Circus Academy heads to Smithsonian for shows

Students ages 8-18 will perform at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival over Labor Day weekend.

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  • Neighbors
Post-mortem on Aug. 18
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 26, 2026
Post-mortem on Aug. 18

There were few surprises in the primary, but one was the U.S. Senate race. It showed that money doesn’t buy your election.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Clockwise from top left, Elizabeth Moore, Gai Morrison Morganroth, Richard Mones and Sondra Biller are new members of the Selby Gardens Board of Trustees.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2026
Selby Gardens adds four new trustees

Four new members were elected to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Board of Trustees.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
After just one game as the Rams' starting quarterback, Logan Carrillo has etched his name in the program's record books.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 25, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Logan Carrillo

Riverview High's senior quarterback broke the program's single-game passing yards record in his first official start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Man drowns at Lido Beach
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2026
Man drowns at Lido Beach

Sarasota Police are investigating the Monday evening incident, though foul play is not suspected.

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Sarasota County Administrator Jonathan Lewis presented potential fiscal impacts of Amendment 3 to county commissioners during their final fiscal year 2027 budget workshop.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 25, 2026
Sarasota County's potential Amendment 3 impact exceeds $87 million

The Sarasota County Commission got a glimpse of the potential impact of an approved Florida Amendment 3 at its final budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2027.

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Briggs Theriault is headed to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, held Aug. 28–30.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2026
Local Pokémon card game player heads to world championships

Briggs Theriault, 12, is the 12th ranked Junior Pokémon player in the U.S. and Canada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Moynihan of Scandinavian Wallpaper unfurls a community art project created on wallpaper. "We are flattered to be here to share our wallpaper as art," she said.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 24, 2026
Artists showcase their work at Summer Art Mart

Art Ovation Hotel hosts the event twice a year to give local artists a chance to showcase their work commercially.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the grand trees to be preserved at the 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development site.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 24, 2026
Fruitville Road apartment complex wins Planning Board adjustments

The proposed 1899 Fruitville Road apartment development replacing the bungalow of small businesses won adjustments for garage access driveways in order to save two grand trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Just Salad offers salads, bowls, wraps, soups, market plates and smoothies.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 23, 2026
New restaurant opens at University Town Center

Just Salad opened recently, while another healthy option is coming soon nearby.

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