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Done with the Gun program will take place Saturday, July 11 at Sarasota Police Department headquarters.
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  • 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.

  • East County
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Sarasota Little League serves boys and girls 4-16 years of age at Twin Lakes Park on Clark Road.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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The primary election in Florida will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18.
    By
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Changes to the city of Sarasota's public parking program mean longer enforcement hours and higher fines.
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  • 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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The city allowed a food truck to set up at the Lido Pavilion during a 2019 concession renovation project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2026
City to mull food trucks in downtown zone district

In its first meeting since new City Manager Karie Friling arrived a month ago, the City Commission returns with a proposal to allow food trucks in the Downtown Bayfront zone district, as well as other business.

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Ben Quartermaine was hired by Sarasota County to head up the new Stormwater Department, tasked to help prevent future flooding from tropical weather events and maintain runoff water quality.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota County stormwater budget request swells by 73%

In his first budget presentation, Sarasota County Stormwater Department Director Ben Quartermaine proposed 22 more employees and a $35 million spending increase.

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Sarasota's rich history and arts culture was one of the reasons CNN chose is as the top city to visit in the United States.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2026
Sarasota at top of CNN's list of cities to visit

The top 10 list aims to look past "American tourism's heaviest hitters."

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  • News
Drs. Joel and Gail Morganroth could be often seen dotting on their dogs, Brandy and Bentley. The couple is seen here at the Siesta Key home in early 2025.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 1, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, mentor dies at 80

Dr. Joel Morganroth is remembered for both his philanthropic gifts — at least $30 million — and his philosophical advice to multiple local leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building at the corner of Boulevard of the Presidents and Madison Drive at St. Armands Circle has been gutted and infrastructure is being built to support plans for the new Shore restaurant, retail and residential project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 1, 2026
Resilient Shore project plans to navigate city approval waters

Plans for a flood-resilient new Shore restaurant, retail, cafe and boutique have been submitted and could be the first building on St. Armands Circle incorporating pricey flood-proof glass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city right of way of the alley at the end of Aspinwall Street must be vacated to allow for construction of a new Sarasota County Clerk of Courts legal document storage facility.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 30, 2026
New circuit court storage records facility advances

A proposed new Clerk of Circuit Court records storage facility is advancing to the City Commission with unanimous recommendations of approval to rezone and vacate an alley right of way.

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