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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
  • News
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
Carlos Woods, pictured here before the 2025 high school football season, was dismissed from Booker last week. He led the Tornadoes to the FHSAA Class 3A state semifinals in his year as coach.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 29, 2026
Former Booker High athletic director, football coach under investigation

Carlos Woods was dismissed last week after one season leading the football program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of Financial Administration Kelly Strickland and Budget Manager Tyler Harris present the preliminary fiscal year 2027 budget to the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 29, 2026
City budget process riding on parallel tracks

The Sarasota City Commission is approaching the fiscal year 2027 budget with caution and an eye toward the uncertainty of the November referendum on property tax reduction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
How about constructive discourse?
  • By Bruce E. Franklin
  • July 29, 2026
How about constructive discourse?

The negative "us versus them" attitude is pervading the dialogue in Sarasota, overlooking so much of the good that has occurred.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Tanya Waxler and Eddie Balen enjoy Christmas in July in celebration of her book signing for "Santa's Extreme Dream Team and the Hospital Mission."
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 29, 2026
Local children's author celebrates Christmas early with new book

Tanya Waxler held a book signing "Santa's Extreme Dream Team, and the Hospital Mission" with a Christmas in July book signing at 1 Hot Cookie & Ice Cream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma LaRusso (left) and Braydon LaRusso (right) of Sarasota run Cards2Tuff with the mission of connecting to the community.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 29, 2026
Local siblings take modern approach to giving back

Braydon and Emma LaRusso are donating to charity through their Sarasota-based sports card business Cards2Tuff.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This waterfall at Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch was being fed by heavy rainfall July 29.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 29, 2026
Drought runs deep in Manatee, Sarasota

Although storms have popped up, below-normal rain will take months from which to recover.

  • East County
  • News
The dog days bring the return of public nudity, rejection tirades
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2026
The dog days bring the return of public nudity, rejection tirades

Summertime brings the annual return of public nudity as two men are arrested for indecent exposure in separate incidents. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Where are the statesmen?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 29, 2026
Where are the statesmen?

Too many county commission candidates can make old-timers nostalgic for past public servants. And how sad: The drumbeat to stop development and vilify developers is myopic and dangerous rhetoric.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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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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