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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 21

Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 21

Joanne Forch captured this sunset from her home in Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota woman welcomes naked neighbor

There were many heart warming stories in the days that followed Hurricane Irma, but none quite like this.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization hopes to have a master plan for 42 acres of city land by fall 2018.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
Bayfront group announces planning firm finalists

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization has picked a shortlist of four teams for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Food Bank of Manatee seeks volunteers and donations of non-perishable food and other items. Photo provided by Flickr.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2017
Manatee food bank needs volunteers

The agency will hold two more food distributions for families impacted by Hurricane Irma.

  • East County
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Bill Wise
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's Bill Wise dies at 92

'That love at first sight thing — that’s what it was,' his wife says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Art Ferguson has been involved in rowing his whole life.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 21, 2017
World Rowing Championship volunteer helped bring the sport to Sarasota decades ago

Siesta Key resident Art Ferguson's purchase of a wooden scull helped ignite interest in rowing.

  • East County
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Alan Romero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
SMA cross-country junior no longer a 'lone wolf'

He finally has the support of a team, and he's taking charge.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 21, 2017
Cops Corner 9.21

Police reports from around Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Isabella Thompson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella Thompson

The West Coast Fury softball player talks her best skill and running around her neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Karan Higdon. Photo courtesy U-M Photography.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.21.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 451 Picasso Drive recently sold for $1,465,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 21, 2017
Picasso Drive home sells for $1,465,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

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  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Downtown Improvement District is developing a strategic plan through 2022.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
Downtown group maps out future

The Downtown Improvement District is trying to figure out what projects it should take on during the next five years.

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  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
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