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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.
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  • 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.

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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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Mike Whincup and Antonio Ferracini. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
A wheelie fun Halloween in Lakewood Ranch

Members of Lakewood Ranch's Village Idiot Cycling Club dress up during their Halloween ride.

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Giving Alliance of Myakka City Director Rose Riggle (left) and Myakka City Fire Department Chief Daniel Cacchiotti were instrumental in obtaining the Aeroclave RDS 3110 via a CARES Act grant.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 11, 2020
Myakka puts COVID-19 grants to work

Myakka organizations can use new machine to fight COVID-19

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 11, 2020
Eta prompts early school closing in Sarasota

Manatee district says school buildings will close on Thursday and Friday, with distance learning still under way.

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Manatee County emergency officials say the Lakewood-ranch area should see little impact, other than some high winds and downed limbs, from Eta.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2020
Lakewood Ranch area expected to see minimal effects of Hurricane Eta

Fast-moving storm Eta has put low-lying and island communities on watch, but flooding not expected in eastern Manatee County.

  • East County
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Kristy Kaufman captures people's attention with the outfit she's modeling.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
Tara fashion on the runway in east Bradenton

Tara Golf and Country Club hosts fall fashion show to raise money for charity.

  • East County
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 11, 2020
Summer just zoomed by, but we're glad you're back

A look at some of the stories that made a difference while you were gone.

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Austin, Barbara and Noah Siffermann are excited for the Veterans Day assembly.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
A Tara Elementary salute

An east Bradenton school celebrates Veterans Day with annual performance.

  • East County
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Jaleel Duncan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Jaleel Duncan

The Lakewood Ranch wideout talks getting into football and his future goals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
Strange season ends for Lakewood Ranch Mustangs' band

Lakewood Ranch High School's marching band students grateful to keep the program going through pandemic.

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Whiting-Turner Senior Project Managers Tony Harding and Allan Gladstone join Willis Smith Executive Vice President John LaCivita and Project Manager Pete Kauffman at the future site of the aquarium.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2020
Landmark project begins as ground breaks on Mote's Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Willis Smith and Whiting-Turner begin Phase 1 construction on $130 million aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 11, 2020
Crafts for a cause at east Bradenton holiday showcase

East Bradenton church hosts craft show for special-needs prom

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Lakewood Ranch's John and Diane Justice enjoyed the event last year. This year's Empty Bowls will be a drive-thru on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. File photo
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2020
Empty Bowls in Lakewood Ranch adapts to pandemic

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee to host 20th annual Empty Bowls as drive-thru event on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Mustangs junior Jay'Den Clarke-Jones will be more of a true point guard this season, according to Jeremy Schiller.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 11, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Mustangs basketball talented, inexperienced

That lack of experience is not changing the program's expectations.

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