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Photo Credit: John Revisky
  • By Adnan Dedic
  • June 18, 2026
Where Prestige Meets Performance: Redefining Real Estate Excellence

In Sarasota’s hyper-competitive market, Adnan Dedic doesn’t just participate—he leads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 17, 2026
New city manager shifts first week focus to tax reform impacts

Four days into her new role as Sarasota city manager, property tax reform forced Karie Friling to shift focus to planning for possible general fund gap.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Top) the proposed water taxi dock location and design at Ken Thompson and (bottom) at Bayfront Park next to O'Leary's Tiki Bar, which would also be the overnight parking location for the vessels.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 17, 2026
Want to take a water taxi across Sarasota Bay? You might be waiting awhile.

Design for water transit across Sarasota Bay has reached the 30% stage as dock site selection at Bayfront and Ken Thompson parks defines terminal locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man banned from nightclub because of his 'strange' behavior
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2026
Man banned from nightclub because of his 'strange' behavior

A man was banned from a downtown nightclub because of alleged and nonspecified "strange behavior" in an "overcrowded" men's bathroom. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Another travesty of power
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 17, 2026
Another travesty of power

Everyone knows we need more affordable housing. But Sarasota County commissioners are more concerned about losing their home rule power.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Diane DelloRusso, who has worked in the jewelry business for 36 years and been a longtime manager at Jewelry by Cole, said she believes customers will appreciate the new St. Armands Jewelry store with its blend of classic and contemporary styles. She came out of retirement to assist with the transition and can't wait for longtime patrons to see the boutique's new look.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 16, 2026
Two new shops coming to St. Armands Circle

Two new stores are preparing to open, one under new ownership and the other as a new location.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Jolanta Bremer received the award of the 2026 Queen Helen.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 16, 2026
Attendees get into costume as Mrs. Roper at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime

Attendees showed their best look as the character from the sitcom 'Three's Company,' during the event at The Bazaar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elliott Mathes grew up watching his older brother, Will Mathes, compete for Sarasota Crew at the USRowing Youth National Championships. From June 11-14, he himself rowed with a junior national title on the line.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • June 16, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Elliott Mathes

Sitting in the sixth seat, Mathes helped Sarasota Crew's U16 Men's Eight to bronze on the national stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Carter Evans (left), a rising senior forward with Riverview boys basketball, drives toward the rim. The Hoop Vibe Summer League is an opportunity for him to workshop his skills in a real-game setting.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • June 16, 2026
Hoop Vibe Summer League fills void for Bradenton-area high school basketball

The inaugural league, hosted at Braden River High, offers male athletes the valuable opportunity to compete in June.

  • East County
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Shimon Otsuka joins fans in cheering.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2026
Hundreds of attendees gather for FIFA World Cup watch party at The Bay

The event featured former FIFA competitor Trevor Sinclair as well as a community soccer tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jimmy Glover, Teresa DeWitt, Heidi Brandt speak at the forum, beside moderator Kevin Cooper.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 15, 2026
School Board District 1 candidates share their plans at Tiger Bay Club forum

Heidi Brandt, Teresa DeWitt and Jimmy Glover are contending for the District 1 seat currently held by Bridget Ziegler.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
County Commissioner Tom Knight told staff and the EDC President and CEO Erin Silk the county must avoid unintended consequences in requested changes to the Business Park zone district.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 15, 2026
Sarasota County tells EDC to refine changes to Business Park zoning

With most requested changes already modified, the Sarasota County Commission tells the EDC to further refine its requests for changes to the Business Park zoning district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2026
3 a.m. crash kills Sarasota driver on Interstate 75

The incident took place about a mile south of the University Parkway exit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Among Overland Partners designs at Selby Gardens is the new welcome center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2026
Architect wins industry award for Selby Gardens design work

Architecture firm Overland Partners was honored with the American Institute of Architects' Committee on the Environment award for its work on Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlos Pagán, a fixture of the Sarasota jazz scene, passed away June 7 at age 78.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • June 12, 2026
Sarasota jazz crusader and filmmaker Carlos Pagán dies at age 78

The Bronx native served on the board of the Jazz Club of Sarasota and was a programmer at WSLR.

  • Arts + Culture
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Florida Highway Patrol says it clocked this Ford Mustang GT at 142 mph on Interstate 75 late Friday.
  • June 27, 2026
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The lunch and dinner buffet at Der Dutchman is available from 11:45 a.m. to close. The breakfast buffet is offered from 7 to 11:15 a.m.
  • June 27, 2026
Sarasota Amish eatery ranks as No. 2 buffet restaurant in US
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Steve Kramer plays the cello.
  • June 26, 2026
Music Salon of Sarasota seeks to make music a community experience
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MJ Price
  • June 26, 2026
Voices of America: How do you reflect your patriotism?
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1000 Boulevard of the Arts will replace a portion of the former Hyatt Regency hotel and parking structure, which have been demolished.
  • June 25, 2026
A glimpse inside the new planned Hyatt Centric hotel

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