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The City Commission moved ahead with an effort to bury utility lines on St. Armands and Lido keys, such as these along Benjamin Franklin Drive.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 22, 2026
City commits $3.1 million toward utility burial on Lido, St. Armands

The full implementation of a project to put utility lines underground on Sarasota's barrier islands would cost about $8 million, with special assessment districts formed to pay for it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The USF Sarasota-Manatee campus has steadily grown over the past 20 years on Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 21, 2026
USF names new Sarasota-Manatee leader for New College transition

Students enrolled as of July 1 will continue their studies on the local campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Natalia Lesniewska raked in a meet-high 11 medals — 10 gold, one bronze — among all girls at the Florida Summer Age Group Championships.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 21, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Natalia Lesniewska

Before starting high school at Cardinal Mooney, the Sarasota Sharks swimmer dominated the Florida Summer Age Group Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gunfire reported at youth football event in Sarasota
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 20, 2026
Gunfire reported at youth football event in Sarasota

No injuries were reported in the Saturday incident at Booker High, police say.

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A conceptual rendering of Swing in the courtyard at Payne Park Tennis Center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2026
Payne Park public art reveal set for July 30

The public will get its first look at "Swing" by New York artist Michael DiCarlo later this month.

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A rendering of the planned Shore restaurant, boutique, cafe and residential space as viewed from Boulevard of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 19, 2026
Planning staff questions new Shore restaurant design on St. Armands

Sarasota's Development Review Committee are asking for more details about plans for the Shore restaurant building's third floor and parking strategy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toby reaches up to greet a new helping of foam.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2026
Dog Bar Sarasota celebrates one-year anniversary

The beloved dog bar celebrated its one-year anniversary after reopening with a foam party benefiting Donte's Den.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Eyer, internal communications and community relations director at Boar’s Head and Amber Lee, senior director of programs at All Faiths Food Bank, stand in front of one of the new vans.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2026
Boar's Head gifts two refrigerated vans to All Faiths Food Bank

The organization raised over $100,000 for the food bank through its annual Circle of Friends fundraising campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakeview Elementary first graders Emory Snyder, Lenny Collazo-Leon and Cullan Peacock watch in excitement to see whether items float or sink in the Ocean Technology Lab at Mote Sea May 7.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 17, 2026
Mote aquarium produces a wave of impact on Manatee, Sarasota students

Mote SEA has hosted over 290 field trips working with 16,500 students since opening in October 2025.

  • East County
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Visit Sarasota County President and CEO Erin Duggan (left), past President Virginia Haley (center), and Board Chair John LaCivita (second from left) recognize representatives of Watershed Hospitality Concepts with the 2026 Business Excellence Haley Award.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2026
Visitors bureau opens nominations for annual Haley honors

Visit Sarasota County will accept tourism industry nominations for the annual Haley Hall of Fame Awards through Aug. 28.

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Brookside Middle School sign with updated social media handles to @GulfCoastAcademySCS.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 16, 2026
Future plans for Sarasota County schools are underway

A broad swath of proposals to reinvent campuses begins to take shape this academic year.

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This past season was Jordan Guerrero's first as the Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach. Guerrero, who pitched in the San Diego Padres organization from 2015-23, guided the Thunder to an 8-12 record.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 16, 2026
Retired pros bring unique experience to high school coaching

The path from playing professionally to high school coaching is well-trodden, but how does that experience translate?

  • East County
  • Sports
Teacher Erin Foss reads at a table that includes second grader Landry Shorb, Alison Rini visits and third grader Adonis Harris at Star Lab.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 16, 2026
Microschools reach Sarasota as they grow throughout the state of Florida

These small, schoolhouse-style schools emphasize nontraditional educational methods.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Administrators and teachers say reading to students in the summer is important so they don't fall backward.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 16, 2026
Administrators, teachers offer tips on navigating the world of testing

Here are some major assessments students must complete during their academic career.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 16, 2026
Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

Here are some questions from the Florida Standards science and math sample exams to test your knowledge.

  • Sarasota
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Mia Eylon, right, recently took the helm at the newly renamed St. Armands Jewelers. With input from Diane DelloRusso, manager of Jewelry by Cole, and other experts, the new shop hasn't skipped a beat in serving patrons on Boulevard of the Presidents.
  • August 8, 2026
New jeweler takes the helm on St. Armands Circle
2
Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Board Member Jon Thaxton asked Sarasota County commission candidates about their views Thursday before opening up the floor for a Q&A with members.
  • August 7, 2026
Sarasota County Commission candidates campaign as clock ticks down
3
Sarasota Police Marine Patrol Officer Ron Dixon reaches a hand across the bow of a beached sailboat during a marine rescue at Big Pass between Siesta Key and Lido Key Tuesday, July 28.
  • August 7, 2026
Officers rescue boater from beached sailboat
4
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Fire Department Chief Jason Hackley and one of the agency's three trucks with onboard tanks that hold 400 gallons of firefighting foam.
  • August 7, 2026
SRQ airport gets out ahead of PFAS foam mandate
5
Lt. Clay Huber was cheered by about 100 first responders and hospital personnel on Thursday.
  • August 6, 2026
Hospitalized Sarasota firefighter cheered upon his release from care

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