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  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

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  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County still has shelter space; 3 p.m. curfew set

Evacuees still can find space as Hurricane Irma approaches.

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Manatee County shelters were near capacity on Saturday afternoon.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Shelter space in Manatee County dwindles

Those evacuating to shelters urged to find a spot by 8 p.m. Saturday.

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The Florida Highway Patrol has warned motorists it will close bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 40 miles per hour.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2017
Florida bridges set to close due to Hurricane Irma

Motorists need to check route if they expect to be on the road.

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East County's Nina, Toby (the dog), James and Noah Klepek gather their belongings before entering an emergency shelter at Carlos E. Haile Middle School.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • September 9, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens 23 shelters, but some already full

Braden River High, Oneco both full as thousands seek refuge from Hurricane Irma.

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Zone B in Manatee County is under a voluntary evacuation.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 9, 2017
Voluntary evacuations for Zone B in Manatee County

Residents are urged to find their shelter Saturday with brunt of Hurricane Irma expected Sunday.

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Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center was bustling on Friday.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2017
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation for low-lying areas

Those living in mobile and manufactured homes also told to evacuate

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Nate's Honor Animal Rescue will be loaning out dozens of their crates today to those who plan on taking their pets to an emergency shelter.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 8, 2017
Nate's Honor Rescue to loan out animal crates

The animal shelter will provide a limited supply of crates today at 1 p.m. for those who plan on bringing pets to an emergency shelter.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2017
ODA prepares Siesta Key campus for Hurricane Irma

School staff and students spent the morning fortifying doors and entrances with sand bags.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office released this photo of a suspected bank robber.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2017
Bradenton bank robbed

Man takes undisclosed amount of cash, flees in van

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This home at 15007 Camargo Place in Lakewood Ranch tops all residential real estate transactions this week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $872,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

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  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol reports traffic 'flowing'

FHP suggests residents monitor Emergency Operation Center reports.

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More than 60,000 sandbags were distributed by Manatee County on Wednesday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2017
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuation

Those in low-lying areas and mobile homes urged to seek shelter.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 7

Carole Sullivan photographed this sunset at River Club in Lakewood Ranch.

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Lakewood Ranch's Steve Kulp drives into the Wednesday car show at Lakewood Main Street with his pooch, Abby.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • September 6, 2017
"Cruzin'" in Lakewood Ranch

Car show provides a break from the worry about the impending hurricane.

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