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Kristen Little plays with Jubilee.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 15, 2026
Sarasota County Animal Services seeks adoptions as it nears capacity

The shelter had a total of 145 animals, with an overflow space in use for dogs, on Tuesday.

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  • News
Utility lines are strung along rear yards on some streets on Lido Key.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 15, 2026
Burying power lines on barrier islands tops City Commission agenda

The Monday, July 20 meeting of the Sarasota City Commission includes approving a bid to assess the feasibility of putting utilities underground on St. Armands and Lido keys.

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Gas pump incident leaves dispute over fault
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2026
Gas pump incident leaves dispute over fault

A woman said a fuel pump malfunctioned and sprayed gas on the ground, but she was billed for the extra gallons anyway. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Co-owners Tory Delany and Kevin O'Hanlon say every aspect of Delany's Public House on Lakewood Main Street is genuine Irish.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 15, 2026
Delany's Public House ready to open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

The owners went to great lengths to present the public with a genuine Irish Public House.

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Mark Sobolewski enters his second season as the Riverview High baseball coach in 2027. If any freshmen or first-time players hope to join his program, they'll have to complete an electrocardiogram screening first.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 15, 2026
Second Chance Act takes effect in Sarasota

Local high schools have worked to follow Florida Senate Bill 1070, which, as of July 1, requires ECG screening for new athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Why the worst rise to top
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  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2026
Why the worst rise to top

By comparison to other U.S. locales, we are so fortunate in Manatee and Sarasota counties and in Florida.

  • Sarasota
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Elijah George had the second-most yards of any running back for Sarasota Christian last season. The Blazers finished 5-6 and reached the first round of the SSAA Class 3A state tournament.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 14, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Elijah George

The rising senior will be a key returner for Sarasota Christian football this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The share of spending on public safety infrastructure, such as new fire stations, from Surtax IV is $79.7 million. The money also pays for other projects, and at least 50% of all spending must be on transportation and congestion relief.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 14, 2026
Surtax project list headed for evaluation

Sarasota County Commissioner Tom Knight won the support from his fellow commissioners to review the Surtax IV spending priorities.

  • Sarasota
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Frank Kelleher stands with former Rotary Club of Sarasota president Lee-En Chung and president Bob Stobaugh.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 14, 2026
Daytona International Speedway president visits Sarasota Rotary Club

Frank Kelleher shared what the Daytona International Speedway offers with club members and also responded to their questions.

  • Sarasota
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Alisa Mitchell helped guide the organization to record-breaking successes in fundraising with its sell-out annual author luncheon, the group said in a release, adding that she played a significant role in growing the donor base and more.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2026
Executive director to leave Library Foundation

The Sarasota County organization raises private funding to augment tax dollars.

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The site of the proposed Ringling & Osprey Condos is outlined in green, Osprey Court in red.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2026
New downtown Sarasota condo project moves forward

The Sarasota City Commission approved an alley right of way vacation for a new condominium tower on Ringling Boulevard after several proffers.

  • Sarasota
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Joseph Centanni is the new chief of police at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2026
Airport names new chief of police

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport tapped a 31-year-old law enforcement veteran to lead its police department.

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  • News
More consistent rainfall has driven eased drought conditions and prompted Sarasota County to rescind its monthslong burn ban.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee drop burn ban

Dought conditions have eased, prompting Sarasota County fire officials to lift the countywide ban on outdoor burning.

  • Sarasota
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Poppy Otte paddles through the water while Mote Education Specialist Morgan Swartz helps.
    By
  • Carlin Gillen
  • July 12, 2026
Campers make a splash with Mote Marine Laboratory

Campers are gaining a hands-on learning experience at the Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's summer camps at both of the organization's locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Walker, 6, and Max Walker, 8, work on paintings at the America250 Celebration at Selby Library.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 11, 2026
America250 Celebration at Selby Library showcases local, national history

The event featured live music, a historical display, a community art project and presentations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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A health advisory has been issued for water quality at North Lido Beach.
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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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