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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
The Hermitage Artist Retreat programming includes free sunset concerts on the beach at its Manasota Key campus.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2026
Arts incubator receives $450,000 in grants

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has received $450,000 in grants from several benefactor organizations to support its arts incubation campus programming.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kids arrive by bus at Southside Elementary. School begins Monday in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 5, 2026
School zones will be active as kids return to school on Monday

Sarasota County students return to school on Monday, leading to shifting traffic patterns with buses, cyclists and school zones.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Wannabe novelist puts his ex-girlfriend in a book
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2026
Wannabe novelist puts his ex-girlfriend in a book

In a possible effort to impress his ex-girlfriend, a man provided repeated reminders she is a character in a book he hopes to publish. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
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A health advisory has been issued for water quality at North Lido Beach.
  • August 13, 2026
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Sarasota Police Department personnel monitor Sarasota's network of cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detectors and other devices in the nearly completed Real-Time Operations Center.
  • August 13, 2026
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Former Booker football players Kevontay Hugan (10) and Le'Darien Smith (33) are pictured during a game in 2025. The Tornadoes will not compete in any varsity football games this fall.
  • August 13, 2026
Booker High cancels 2026 football season
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A rendering by DSDG Architects of the planned 1776 Ringling Condominium at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and South Osprey Avenue.
  • August 13, 2026
Ringling Boulevard condo developer wins final alley vacation approval
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Second Heart Homes leads with love first as residents write welcome cards, including words of encouragement, advice and empathy for the new residents moving in.
  • August 13, 2026
Nonprofit that addresses homelessness aims for three new houses every year

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