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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Police Chief Pete Cumming congratulates newly promoted Lt. Robert Bourque at a ceremony on Sept. 5, 2017.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2017
Detective elevated to rank of lieutenant

Detective Sgt. Robert Bourque was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 5.

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With Hurricane Irma approaching, lines for gas were long in Manatee and Sarasota counties on Tuesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 5, 2017
Manatee County clerk warns to protect important documents

Either store them in a safe place or take them with you when evacuating.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
After-school activities canceled Friday in Sarasota County

Schools are scheduled to remain open, but district officials will be making a decision the afternoon of Sept. 6.

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County emergency personnel transported Willie Shaw to the hospital after he suffered an apparent medical incident during a City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2017
Commissioner Willie Shaw transported to hospital

Paramedics responded to a City Commission meeting after Willie Shaw suffered an apparent medical episode.

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Local residents buy the necessary resources to stay safe during Hurricane Irma at BJ's Wholesale.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton brace for Hurricane Irma

The county to give out sandbags in Lakewood Ranch in preparation for the potentially "catastrophic" Category 5 hurricane.

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There was a steady influx of traffic at the town's lone gas station.
  • By Ryan Butler & Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2017
Longboat Key gears up at stores, gas station, marina

Around the island, Longboaters made sure they were prepared in case Hurricane Irma strikes.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 5, 2017
Film review: 'Patti Cake$'

This coming-of-age story about an unlikely talent's quest for glory comes with a fresh, infectious vision.

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Sarasota County can expect to see the effects from Hurricane Irma as early as Friday evening.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota County prepares as Hurricane Irma approaches

County staff are pooling resources and monitoring the storm to keep residents informed on what steps they should be taking. For now, the message is just to be prepared.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

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Thanks to Hurricane Irma's expected arrival this weekend, Riverview has moved its home football game against Palmetto to Thursday night at 7:30 p.m., as have Sarasota High and Booker High, who play each other at Booker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2017
Sarasota schools move football games to Thursday

The dates were changed to avoid Hurricane Irma this weekend.

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Local governments, including officials from the city of Sarasota (pictured), Longboat Key and Sarasota and Manatee counties met today to review the region's emergency preparedness plans.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 5, 2017
Longboat prepares for Hurricane Irma

With a major storm looming, emergency personnel are instructing Longboat residents to begin their own preparations.

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Information about the approaching hurricane is at your fingertips, if you know where to look.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
How to stay informed as Hurricane Irma approaches

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota have a lot of resources available to keep residents informed. Here's where to find them.

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Manatee County has moved all football games up a day, to Thursday night, in order to avoid any rainfall from Hurricane Irma that may hit Florida on Friday. The start times of the games will not change.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 5, 2017
Manatee County football games moved to Thursday

The decision is based on Hurricane Irma.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 6 Recap

The crew goes to the Bahamas, Kelsey and Alex flirt and Juliette throws some serious shade.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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