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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 12, 2020
County boosts limit on federal relief limit for individuals

The amount of grants for individual assistance doubled from $5,000 to $10,000.

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Emma Weyant won the 400 IM at the USA Swimming Nationals at Stanford University in 2019. It was the sixth fastest time in the world last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Weyant and other Olympic hopefuls swim in Sarasota

Lochte among those expected for the 2020 Toyota U.S. Open.

  • Sarasota
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Junior receiver Omari Hayes, here cutting through Southeast High's defense, is a key for Riverview's offense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Sarasota football playoff preview

Each team is in action Friday night.

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Members of the Sarasota High state champion swim team said they celebrated until 3 a.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 12, 2020
Voters deserve the truth

The integrity of the national election process far outweighs Biden’s unofficial victory claim.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 12, 2020
A shoutout to Florida’s elections officials and staffs

With each screw-up, elections supervisors and the Legislature reformed and refined the system to the point now that Florida’s elections system is a national model and gold standard.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

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A waste transfer station will need to open by the time Manatee County closes the landfill at Lena Road and opens a new one, likely at the far eastern reaches of the county.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 11, 2020
Manatee County doesn't waste time planning closure of east Bradenton landfill

Transfer station will be needed when Manatee County closes landfill

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Ceremony participants posed for a photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2020
Veterans groups recognize service at Veterans Day ceremony

Supporters gathered at VFW Post 3233 on Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
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Earlier today, the city of Sarasota shared images of flooding on Lido Key roads. The Sarasota Police Department later announced travel restrictions onto and off of the barrier islands. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2020
Update: Police say all roads and bridges are open

The Sarasota Police Department announced it is limiting travel via the John Ringling Causeway and New Pass Bridge to residents and emergency traffic.

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At 3 p.m. on Wednesday in front of the Moose Club on Bradenton Beach, with Tropical Storm Eta ready to make landfall, this man ignored riptide and storm surge warnings to do some surfing.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2020
Manatee County not suffering a direct hit from Eta, so far

Eta not causing major damage in Manatee County as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Standing water was rising on the island as of Wednesday morning around 11:30 a.m.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 11, 2020
Longboat Key makes preparations ahead of Eta

The town of Longboat Key is not planning to evacuate as of noon Wednesday.

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Emily Walsh spoke to an in-person audience of one in Chamber President Gail Loefgren, but more attended via Zoom. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2020
Longboat Chamber postpones Small Business awards luncheon

The annual Small Business Week had wrapped up its seminars and had only the luncheon left.

  • Longboat Key
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The most recent warning was issued after a waterspout was identified offshore near Gulf Gate Estates at 4:58 p.m. Image via National Weather Service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2020
UPDATE: More tornado warnings issued for Sarasota, Manatee

For the third time today, the National Weather Service is advising those in the affected area to take cover, this time through 5:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Bay waters remained relatively calm on Wednesday, though heavy rains fell.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 11, 2020
Sarasota County encourages shelter in place

For now, residents are encouraged to say indoors or seek alternate evacuation plans to avoid COVID-19 exposure.

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