The 13th annual Exotic Car Show on St. Armand’s Circle is underway, showcasing a lineup of high-end vehicles from Ferrari and Lamborghini to McLaren and rare supercars. The event brings together car lovers and turns the iconic circle into a rolling auto show, marking a highlight on Sarasota’s summer event calendar.

The "Savor Sarasota" dining event continues at Amore Restaurant, offering special menus and wine discounts, indicating an active summer nightlife and restaurant scene in Sarasota for locals and visitors alike.

Man arrested in Sarasota on $3 million fraud charges, with seizure of 64 firearms and over 10,000 rounds of ammunition—This major criminal case highlights concerns about financial and weapons offenses in the area.

The Sarasota Improv Festival is happening July 18-19, 2025. It is recognized as the premier improv festival in the Southeastern U.S., featuring top improvisers from across the country and the world. The event offers musical improv, fast-paced games, and bold, boundary-pushing performances, promising a unique and entertaining experience in downtown Sarasota.

The Sarasota Paradise soccer team, recently crowned South Florida Division champions for the second consecutive season, will host multiple playoff matches this weekend at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. Their first playoff game is against Sporting JAX on Friday night, with the team seeking its first-ever postseason victory. This event is significant as 32 teams from the entire USL League Two across the US are competing for a national championship scheduled for August 2.

Keep Manatee Beautiful is organizing its largest sea oat planting event to restore dunes and protect Anna Maria Island’s shoreline with a goal of 300 volunteers planting 12,000 sea oats on July 26. Meanwhile, MCR Health has been awarded a grant to improve health access for low-income women in Manatee County. Local leadership development and philanthropy are also highlighted with Mary Ellen Mancini selected for the Leadership Sarasota Class of 2026 and the announcement of the 10th Annual SRQ Women Who Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon celebrating women leaders in the community.

The nearly 50-year-old Meadows Country Club in Sarasota filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 7, marking a significant local development. The club has between $1 million and $10 million in both assets and liabilities. While the pool, Racquet Club, and fitness center remain open, the restaurant and golf courses are closed amid the bankruptcy proceedings.

Rick Piccolo to step down as CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport this November after 30 years in the role, marking a significant leadership change for the region's major airport.

Millions of dollars in federal funding have been approved for the Lido Key beach renourishment project, aimed at restoring and preserving the area’s coastline.

A Sarasota police officer was praised for pulling an unconscious driver from a burning vehicle following a crash at the SR 45 and SR 683 split. This act of bravery has received local recognition.