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Sarasota County Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning Michele Norton presented this picture as an example of what a hyperscale data center looks like.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • July 11, 2026
Data centers firmly rejected for Sarasota County in unanimous vote

In passing the yearlong freeze, the county joins several others around the state that have placed moratoriums.

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Jason Starkman, the director of operations for The Original Wolfie's and Rascal House restaurants, shows off a corned beef sandwich. Wolfie's 21 Hand Cut is coming to UTC in late November or early December.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 10, 2026
Wolfie's Hand Cut headed to University Town Center

The new restaurant will offer 21st-century versions of the Original Wolfie's and Rascal House menu items.

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Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2026
Two killed in two crashes two hours apart on I-75

The unrelated overnight incidents in Manatee and Sarasota counties are under investigation.

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This painting by Frank Hopper can be seen in City Hall.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 10, 2026
Sarasota history on display for semiquincentennial

"Echoes of Sarasota" Cultural Heritage Exhibition is now on display at City Hall and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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CommunityConnect facilitates communications throughout interactions with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2026
Sheriff's Office opens messaging platform to enhance communications

CommunityConnect keeps users up to date throughout their interactions with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

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Jing Herman stands amongst prints of her artwork.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota artist plans to create series of 50 American flags

Jing Herman, born during China's one-child policy, came to the U.S. at age 10 and says she is now living her American dream as an artist.

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  • Neighbors
The Patio coffee cart once operated in the parking lot at Swim City on North Tamiami Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
Coffee cart brews up downtown food truck expansion proposal

A local business and a mobile beverage vendor teamed up to press for the expansion of food truck use into the Downtown Bayfront zone district.

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Tons of sand were removed from roadways along Sarasota County beaches in the wake of the 2024 hurricanes.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
Sarasota County still awaits $225M in FEMA, state disaster funds

With many projects on hold and others awaiting reimbursement, Sarasota County is awaiting disaster relief funds dating back to Hurricane Hermine 10 years ago.

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Benjamin Franklin Drive on Lido Key was left covered in sand after storm surge from Hurricane Helene swept the road.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 9, 2026
City to repair damaged streetlights on Lido Key

The Sarasota City Commission authorized a local agency agreement with FDOT to repair lighting on John Ringling Boulevard and Benjamin Franklin Drive.

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Meadows Golf Club off of Longmeadow Road in Sarasota has been with Arnold Palmer Golf Management since March 9. The company restored its 18-hole Meadows Course and is working to restore its 18-hole Groves Course.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • July 9, 2026
Meadows Golf Club hunts a hole-in-one

The private-turned-public club filed for bankruptcy in July 2025 but now, under new management, eyes a different outcome.

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The home at 1575 Eastbrook Drive was built in 2025 and has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,068 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for June 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home on North Casey Key Road tops the week’s sales at $4.5 million.

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Manatee teen charged in Sarasota homicide
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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 8, 2026
Manatee teen charged in Sarasota homicide

An 18-year-old man was found bleeding near downtown around 12:30 a.m. July 7.

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Done with the Gun program will take place Saturday, July 11 at Sarasota Police Department headquarters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2026
Bring unwanted guns to Sarasota Police on Saturday

Done with the Gun program will destroy weapons dropped off to keep them from returning to circulation.

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Shane Lamay was reappointed to the Sarasota Planning Board.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 8, 2026
Planning Board member reappointed, another named to fill vacant seat

The Sarasota City Commission reappointed Planning Board member Shane Lamay to a second three-year term. He was joined by new member Tiffany Nisbet.

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FoodTrukt, a new app, aims to bring together food truck owners and customers through making locations, schedules and menus more accessible.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • July 8, 2026
Find nearby food trucks with new app

Sarasota-Manatee food truck owners can post their precise locations, menus, specials and more on FoodTrukt.

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A health advisory has been issued for water quality at North Lido Beach.
  • August 13, 2026
Health advisory issued for North Lido Beach water quality
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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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