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East Manatee Fire Rescue District Capt. Paul Wren says the district converted striping on the back of firetrucks from blue-and-white to red-and-yellow. The yellow is much more visible to motorists, especially at night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 11, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area first responders in line of fire

Fire chief in Lakewood Ranch says I-75 responses can be treacherous.

  • East County
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"In Plain Sight" runs through Sept. 28 at GAZE Modern. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 11, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 12

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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“Five Palms” was recently rented via NonStop Staging for a house on the market in Lakewood Ranch Country Club under Realtor Holly Pascarella. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 11, 2019
Painter Christina Cook Lee works on the principle that home is where the art is

Unlike most artists, painter Christina Cook Lee often sells her work to temporary decorate homes.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2019
School board finalizes 2019-20 budget, millage rate

$874 million passes by 3-2 vote, with objections raised over reliance on reserve funds.

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  • Schools
Draped in a cold towel and toting her water bottle, Sandy Schonhoff heads off the court.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 10, 2019
Longboaters turn up the heat on their love for summertime tennis

Even when most run for cover in air conditioning, Longboat Key's dedicated tennis players head to the court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reentry to the island after a mandatory evacuation is one of the emergency management issues raised in the town's proposal.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • September 10, 2019
Longboat Key proposes one-county solution in case of emergencies

Plan would allow Longboat to coordinate only with Sarasota County before and during a storm.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Sharks will maintain control of Selby Aquatic Center for up to the next 30 years.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2019
Sarasota County Commission approves Selby Aquatic lease

The Sarasota Sharks have maintained control over the property since early 2018.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 10, 2019
Donor makes a gift of learning

Freddie Figgers, founder and CEO of Figgers Communications, donated 20 computers to cadets at Sarasota Military Academy, a local, public charter school

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 10, 2019
An uplifting sight downtown

A portion of Main Street was closed down from Monday morning through 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city now intends to keep the course open until April 2021 as it finalizes a design and seeks to raise funds for the renovation project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2019
City alters design for Bobby Jones renovations

The city will reduce the footprint of the municipal golf course from 45 holes to 36 holes, though some officials are still worried about the cost of the project.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 9, 2019
'David Crosby: Remember My Name' is a fascinating look at a true icon

The main subject narrates the documentary with brutal (and entertaining) honesty.

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The meeting will be held in the commission chambers of the first floor of the Manatee County administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2019
Manatee County Commissioners to finalize budget

Manatee County Commissioners to finalize fiscal year 2020 budget

  • East County
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The church hopes to have the steeple removed by the end of the day Monday. A replacement steeple should be installed by the end of September.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2019
Steeple removal closes segment of Main Street

A crane is stationed on Main Street to accommodate the removal of the steeple at FirstSarasota church.

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Longboat Key's Sept. 11 memorial consists of 2,977 flags arrayed along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2019
Longboat prepares for annual Sept. 11 memorial

Flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive memorialize victims of attacks.

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Whitney's Roadside is undergoing construction at the corner of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2019
Work on Longboat Key eatery continues

Informal eatery under construction at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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