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A videographer kept everything running smoothly.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
High-tech High Holy Days at Temple Beth Israel

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are not until mid-September, but Temple Beth Israel has already recorded the services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 4, 2020
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts food drive

These days, even quick stops by a food drive are a welcome chance to see friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Black vultures find food by using their keen eyesight or by following turkey vultures, which possess a powerful sense of smell. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Guest Author
  • September 4, 2020
Bird of the week: black vulture

Often maligned species plays a critical role in our daily lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in "Lovecraft Country." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2020
Binge Blog: Get out of my house

"Lovecraft Country" and "Under the Silver Lake" are this week's selections.

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  • Reviews
The School District of Manatee Country has created a dashboard to inform the public how many COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at individual schools and support sites.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2020
School District of Manatee County creates COVID-19 dashboard

Six East County schools have reported at least one confirmed case of COVID-19 since first day of school.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
East County weather page photo: September 3

Pamela Williams captured this white egret overlooking a pond in the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 3

John Greco captured this photo of an alligator basking in the sun in a pond in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 3

Claire Fadely captured these swans with their cygnet on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Assistant Principal Meredith McArthur helps students find their Alta Vista Elementary School teachers. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The School Board of Manatee County is looking for a resident to serve on the Audit Committee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2020
School Board of Manatee County seeks resident to join committee

Audit Committee is in need of Manatee County resident.

  • East County
  • News
TECO Energy is also installing a 6-inch gas line along Gulf of Mexico Drive from North Shore Road to Bayview Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 3, 2020
Roadside work underway on Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Florida Department of Transportation's work is set to be completed by Sept. 11

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 3, 2020
How do the city and county of Sarasota stack up?

No municipality is in an entirely different world than the others. Things that work in one of them can work in others.

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Sambo Ung Jr. had a breakout season for Riverview in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fall sports return to Sarasota County on Friday

A preview of the on-field action and some athletes to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

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