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Work by New College of Florida continues on a section of the Uplands Preserve. The area, which had grass and 100-year-old pine tress has been leveled to make way for beach volleyball courts and a soccer field.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • July 5, 2024
Formal complaint filed over New College's development of Uplands Preserve

Former students and environmentalists say the work violates environmental law and the campus plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suspect arrested in Miami for deadly July 4 shooting
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2024
Suspect arrested in Miami for deadly July 4 shooting

Kevin Maurice Holloway was apprehended in Miami less than 24 hours after allegedly killing an adult in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat sets maximum millage for fiscal year 2025
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 5, 2024
Longboat sets maximum millage for fiscal year 2025

Certified property values will bring in some additional revenue for the new fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
K-9 Bronson served the Sarasota Police Department from 2014 to 2021.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
SPD mourns the loss of K-9 officer

Retired K-9 Bronson served with Officer Jacob Nelson from 2014 to 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Merica Ange and Hunter Chrisman are neighbors in Summerfield who are enjoying Fireworks on the Lake.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2024
Rain can't dampen the fun at Fireworks on the Lake

The pre-July 4 celebration at Nathan Benderson Park drew thousands of spectators.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 4, 2024
638 homes slated for Manatee County's controversial 2020 land purchase

Manatee County's intended uses for the Lena Road property have been moved to other sites.

  • East County
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Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Overnight July 4 shooting leaves one dead

One adult victim died from wounds sustained in the early-morning shooting on July 4.

  • Sarasota
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In July 2020, a three-piece Peace, Love and Happiness installation displayed in Tube Dude's parking lot on Main Street ahead of its debut in New York City.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 4, 2024
Tube Dude finds new home after five years on Main Street

Forced to move by redevelopment, the downtown institution finds room to grow in south Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Saanvi Parmar smiles wide at the First Tee Leadership Academy, held June 17-22 in Atlanta.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 4, 2024
Riverview golfer learns lessons of a lifetime at First Tee Leadership Academy

Saanvi Parmar said she felt like a brand-new person after attending the Atlanta event.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Unit 1204 condominium in Block 6 has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,984 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A Block 6 condominium in Ritz-Carlton Residences tops the week's sales at $4.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Setting the record straight on Florida PACE
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • July 4, 2024
Setting the record straight on Florida PACE

The public agency writes in response to a recent Observer column.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mary Beth McLeod
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 4, 2024
Community members bring to life Revolutionary War-era fashion

Sarasota Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution explain what it takes to re-create the costumes of 18th-century patriots.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Star Children's Foundation Co-founder Graci McGillicuddy and Debbi Wheeler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame

The Sarasota philanthropist founded the All Star Children’s Foundation.

  • Sarasota
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The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2024
Bradenton Beach sewer improvements near completion

New flashing beacon crosswalks are expected to be activated later this month.

  • Longboat Key
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‘Shame on you, Jill Biden’; all the symptoms of Parkinson’s
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 3, 2024
‘Shame on you, Jill Biden’; all the symptoms of Parkinson’s

Jill Biden is being equated with Edith Wilson for hiding ‘the lie.’ The media should find out the truth: Does the president have Parkinson’s?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Former NFL and Florida State running back Warrick Dunn poses with a family and Sarasota Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Dunn's charitable organization furnished two Habitat homes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
Former Bucs running back Warrick Dunn gives helping hand to single moms

New Habitat for Humanity homeowners in Sarasota are surprised with a full house and pantry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
Man's dinner comes with a communications gap and a head slap

Dining al fresco on Main Street, a victim reported a racial slur followed by an assault. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2024
Is a little fear of technology app-propriate?

Columnist tries to overcome anxiety to try two new apps that will benefit Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The home at 598 Lyons Lane sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A home in Corey’s Landing tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Baraka Atkins and Dumaka Atkins show campers the proper way to burst out of a stance as a lineman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2024
Former football pros give lessons at free camp for Sarasota youth

The camp is the first of its kind put on by Truly Valued, Inc., in the hopes of uniting the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An example of a digital display board.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 3, 2024
Town looks to modernize signage with digital display boards

At a recent commission workshop, Longboat Key commissioners showed support for installing new welcome signs for the town that would include digital display boards for town messaging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A wedding at the Longboat Island Chapel in its outside garden.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 3, 2024
Longboat Key venues promote private beach and unique weddings

Longboat Key Club and Longboat Island Chapel planners explain how they make destination weddings memorable for couples from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 3, 2024
Broadway Roundabout project paused for soaring costs

After the price increased by over $3 million with a new design prompted by FDOT, the Longboat Key Town Commission asked staff to revisit alternatives.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Outlined in red is the proposed site for a future development fronting Fruitville Road and Fourth Street near Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 3, 2024
Developer offers downtown upgrades in exchange for building height

The currently unproposed project would exchange increased maximum height for an enhanced pedestrian experience, public parking and affordable housing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Haven COO Alison Thomas stands at the parcel of land on Desoto Road that was just purchased by The Haven to offer supported/independent living.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2024
The Haven set to expand with new property on Desoto Road

A million-dollar donation by Karen and Steve Shapiro allows The Haven to offer a supported/independent-living campus.

  • East County
  • News
Terry Shen at the American Legion's annual Boys State
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
Pine View student earns statewide leadership position

Terry Shen was elected governor by his peers at the American Legion's annual Boys State.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Florida Studio Theatre's Arts Plaza will include three new performance spaces, a three-level parking deck and apartments for arts workers and guest performers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2024
State grant will support FST's affordable housing plans

Florida Studio Theatre is approved for a $1 million appropriation for its Arts Plaza project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Newtown community has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places, earning the city the Florida Archaeological Council Stewards of Heritage Award.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota honored with Florida Archaeological Council Award

Newtown historic preservation efforts earn Sarasota the Stewards of Heritage award, making it only the second city to win in 50 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 2, 2024
Girls Inc. sows gardening skills in patriotic planting activity

Members of Girls Inc. of Sarasota County create their own patriotic flower pots with supplies from local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Sharks swimmer Colin Jacobs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 2, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Colin Jacobs

The Sarasota swimmer will represent the U.S. at the World Aquatics Open Water Junior Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA will lose its top lineman, Marvin Palominos (middle), who will graduate in 2025.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 2, 2024
East County Athlete of the Week: Marvin Palominos

The ODA offensive guard is hitting the college recruiting trail this summer.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 8420 Lindrick Lane has four bedrooms, four baths and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 17-21 in Lakewood Ranch

A Concession home on Lindrick Lane tops the week's sales at $4.65 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Abbey Tyrna of Suncoast Waterkeeper, Kirsten Russell of Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Matt Sauer of the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation, Amber Whittle of Southface Sarasota, Kameron Hodgens of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Joyce Norris of Community Harvest SRQ and ______.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 2, 2024
11 nonprofits come together under one roof for new collaboration

The Resilience Incubator at SunCoast Blood Centers in Sarasota brings together several major environmental organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Garden Club members will be heading for a four-day safari in the Sabi Sands private reserve with lots of wildlife.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 2, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club plans its first group trip to Africa

A new member inspired the club to travel together and seek out its mission abroad in her home country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's JoAnn Moore, standing atop the finish tower, is bringing the Unleash Your Dragon event to Nathan Benderson Park in January.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2024
Cancer survivor brings her passion for Dragon Boat racing to the world

Lakewood Ranch's JoAnn Moore takes Dragon Boat racing to another level in Sarasota and beyond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Police respond to late-night verbal dispute at sea
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 2, 2024
Police respond to late-night verbal dispute at sea

Reports of a verbal disagreement led to officers finding the two parties had separated on two vessels. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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