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Florida Department of Transportation plans to resurface Washington Boulevard from U.S. 41 to 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2025
FDOT plans US 301 resurfacing

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold an Aug. 19 public meeting on plans to repave U.S. 301 between U.S. 41 and 10th Street in downtown Sarasota.

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Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach was a 176-unit hotel on Benjamin Franklin Drive. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, demolition continued on the building which suffered extensive damage from 2024 hurricanes.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition has begun on Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some federal land in Florida should be sold
  • By Adrian Moore, Leonard Gilroy
  • August 14, 2025
Some federal land in Florida should be sold

Florida should follow Texas' lead by focusing on legalizing accessory dwelling units, streamlining permitting and loosening restrictive zoning regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran (left) talks budget with county commissioners as County Administrator Jonathan Lewis looks on.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 14, 2025
New Sarasota County tax collector vows a balanced budget future

Vowing to eventually eliminate excess fees the office returns to the county, former County Commissioner-turned-Tax Collector Mike Moran says he needs to invest in more staff and current technology.

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  • News
The home at 4940 Peaceable Way was built in 2019 and has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,928 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 14, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for July 28-August 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home in Harmony on Peaceable Way tops the week’s sales at $2.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney receiver Kymistrii Young had a breakout performance in last year's Kickoff Classic preseason game against Booker with three touchdowns.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 14, 2025
Kickoff Classic games will reveal where area teams stand

Questions abound heading into this high school football season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 13, 2025
Sarasota School Board Chair Tim Enos to resign

The Sarasota County School District said District 5 representative Tim Enos had announced his resignation Aug. 13.

  • Sarasota
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Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2025
Man spotted operating a wheelchair while intoxicated

After drinking many too many beers, a man rolled his wheelchair into the middle of Main Street and passed out. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The rendering of Florida Studio Theatre's McGillicuddy Arts Plaza shows marquee signage granted as adjustments by the Sarasota Planning Board.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre scores a marquee victory

The Sarasota theater organization secured multiple Planning Board adjustments for its McGillicuddy Arts Plaza, including additional signage to enhance its theater district ambience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Setter Layla Larrick is one of a few key returners who expect Cardinal Mooney volleyball to make another run deep into the postseason.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball sets sights on state tournament

A young and deep Cougars team believes it has the players to make a run at a title.

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Allegiant is one of the top airlines at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2025
Allegiant adds new route from Sarasota to Rochester

Allegiant Air's new route between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Rochester, New York, begins Feb. 13, 2026.

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Sarasota High senior Jake MacDonald wants to win a state championship this fall after finishing 10th overall at the Class 3A state championship in 2024.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jake MacDonald

The Sarasota High golfer wants to win a state title in his senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paola Ramirez, Jairo Badilla and Anderson Pelaez
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota's CreArte Latino celebrates its birthday with fundraiser

The nonprofit held a fundraiser celebration for its eighth birthday and first birthday in its new space, inviting the local community to join.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy Blair, the manager at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, said visitors often enjoy seeing dolphins, sharks, seabirds and other wildlife from the waterfront seating.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • August 12, 2025
Old Salty Dog celebrates post-recovery recognition

Not long after reopening from a five-month closure caused by hurricane damage, the longstanding Sarasota bar is celebrating a new national commendation.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2025
City undergoes billing system change for water customers

Beginning in October, the city of Sarasota will implement electronic payment system InvoiceCloud for water bills, shift convenience fees to customers.

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