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Evan Poznanski has spent his summer with Bay Area Pro travel ball after leading Sarasota Christian in batting average, on-base percentage, RBIs and hits — among other statistical categories — as a junior.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 8, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Evan Poznanski

The rising senior third baseman/shortstop for Sarasota Christian baseball flashed his speed at a local showcase late last month.

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  • Sports
Lots of loopholes in Florida's laws on fines
  • By Adrian Moor, Vittorio Nastasi
  • July 8, 2026
Lots of loopholes in Florida's laws on fines

With a potential hit to general fund revenue coming, municipalities may have more incentive to supplement their income from fines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Little League serves boys and girls 4-16 years of age at Twin Lakes Park on Clark Road.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota Little League treasurer sentenced to 1 year, restitution

A 35-year-old woman was ordered to make lump sum payment then monthly payments totaling $176,000.

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  • News
Sarasota Crew's U16 Women's Eight races to a title at the 2025 USRowing Youth National Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park. The Crew had 16 entries at this year's championships, but did not bring home a title.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 7, 2026
Sarasota rowing programs have rough waters to navigate before being considered elite

The region's rowing programs have performed well at the regional level, but they have yet to catch the traditional powerhouses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The primary election in Florida will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18.
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • July 7, 2026
Registration deadline for August primary is July 20

Because Florida is a closed-primary state, voters may only vote for candidates in the party they are registered with in partisan races.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scholarship recipient Julianne Teague celebrates with her mother, Trudy Teague, at The Exchange’s 2026 Grants and Scholarship Awards event.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2026
Proceeds from The Exchange sales aid 50 groups, students

An overall total of $500,000 was distributed in grants and scholarships.

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A conceptual rendering of the proposed clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2026
Bobby Jones clubhouse granted partial sign-off

The pared-down clubhouse lost its second story and wraparound veranda view.

  • Sarasota
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Sam and Ileana Galati bring some starfish and star-spangled attire.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 5, 2026
All-American Cookout dazzles with bubbles and food

The Fourth of July All-American Cookout brought back Blaise Ryndes of Spheres Bubble Show as attendees enjoyed a patriotic celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Ribeiro and his son, Luke Ribeiro, 17; watch the fireworks from the VIP and sponsors area.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 5, 2026
Siesta Key Fourth of July Fireworks celebrates local and national milestones

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the fireworks while honoring Craig Merrill, who retired as the event's pyrotechnician after 23 years.

  • Siesta Key
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Frankie Del Rosario of The ProMedia Group, which assisted with the projectors for the display, shows that he's "awesome" at setting off the fireworks.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 4, 2026
Fireworks go virtual in interactive art display at Spirit of '76 block party

The Fresh Fridays event featured the "Light up the Sky" display by LightMural.

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The Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton performs on the second stage.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2026
Nathan Benderson Park goes big for Fireworks on the Lake

The lineup included a band, a pops concert, a waterskiing show and an apple pie eating contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Rep. James Buchanan was one of the driving forces behind a one-year accommodation in a state tax bill that requires either county governments to cover any fees associated with collecting voter-approved school taxes or to waive those fees.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 4, 2026
Buchanan proposal on school-tax fees now law

At issue is a 2% fee charged by Moran’s office on revenue generated by an additional 1-mill school tax approved and renewed several times by Sarasota County voters.

  • Sarasota
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A rendering of the Fruitville Road elevation of the 1899 Fruitville project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 3, 2026
1899 Fruitville apartment development advances

The Sarasota Development Review Committee has granted partial sign-off on an apartment project to remake a block between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2026
Voices of America: What will America look like in another 250 years?

In our series of questions for Americans in honor of the country's 250th birthday, we explore the future of the U.S.

  • Spirit of America
Changes to the city of Sarasota's public parking program mean longer enforcement hours and higher fines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2026
City parking changes are now in effect

The city of Sarasota has expanded hours of parking enforcement and increased fines for violations.

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