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The home at 1204 Hillview Drive has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,687 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 23, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for July 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Hillview Drive tops the week’s sales at $17 million.

  • Sarasota
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Helen Hreen, Alliance Française de Sarasota president; Catherine White Barbara Frey and Maggie Edwy stand beside a replica of the Eiffel Tower at Bastille Day.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 23, 2026
Alliance Française de Sarasota forges ahead with educational offerings

The local organization, which promotes the French language and culture, is branching out through a new partnership.

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The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County has issued a rabies warning.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2026
Rabies case prompts public health warning in Sarasota County

Rabies found in a raccoon killed in Sarasota County prompted the Florida Department of Health to issue a warning to avoid contact with wild animals.

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Kyle McCreight participates in the Eastern Regional Qualifiers in 2026.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 22, 2026
4-time 'American Ninja Warrior' contestant isn't done trying to reach national finals

Sarasota’s Kyle McCreight hopes his performances on the show can inspire others, including the kids he works with as an occupational therapist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2026
Front porch rug drying sparks a boarding house fight

A physical altercation over a tenant drying a rug over a boarding house railing ended when both men were informed they could be arrested. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Hamlet Perez was a senior left-hander for Sarasota High baseball in 2026. It was the Sailors' first season under coach Sterling Pell, who hopes to help develop future pros in seasons to come.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 22, 2026
Sarasota can strengthen its pipeline to professional baseball

This area needs to build from the bottom-up if it hopes to be the home of future big-leaguers.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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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.

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A health advisory has been issued for water quality at North Lido Beach.
  • August 13, 2026
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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
Sarasota officer placed on administrative leave amid criminal investigation
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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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