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Manatee County has opened a shelter in response to local flooding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens shelter, closes four roads due to flooding

Flood watch continues in Manatee County as more showers are in the forecast.

  • East County
  • News
The streets around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue were among the flooded areas in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2017
Sarasota officials caution against travel during flooding

With Sarasota County under a flood warning, the Sarasota Police Department advised motorists to avoid St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

  • East County
  • News
On Saturday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office asks that motorists avoid several flooded East County intersections until the water subsides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2017
Downpour floods several Bradenton intersections

Several East County communities affected by substantial rain.

  • East County
  • News
Ava Krug and Liv Hovde. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 26, 2017
ODA's Krug wins USTA National Doubles Championship

She partnered with Texas' Liv Hovde to take home the title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rich Krause, a plumber from Bradenton, brought his iPad to every class session to take notes during instruction and peer feedback. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 26, 2017
Amateur Hour: Beginners learn the art of stand-up

McCurdy’s Humor Institute puts local comedy fans through stand-up bootcamp.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch's Andrea Reutsky, Jessica Sandoval, Sharon Smyth and Crea Kitcher represent the Lakewood Ranch Running Club at the 5K race.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge Run a race for change

About 2,600 people partake in a run, commemorating the opening of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Riverview football tramples Booker in season opener

The Rams scored on each of their possessions before the game was ended.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 08.25.17

Three area teams post dominant wins in week one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
Weather postpones season opener for two area football teams

Both Lakewood Ranch and The Out-of-Door Academy will play Monday night.

  • East County
  • Sports
55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said she hopes Visit Florida becomes a less politicized entity going forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2017
Visit Sarasota, Visit Florida maintain partnership

Tourism agencies across the state are breaking ties with Visit Florida — at least temporarily — but Visit Sarasota County isn't troubled by new regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken and Julie Swan, parents of A Life Story Foundation Founder and CEO Kevin Swan, represented their son (who could not attend) at Celebrity Bartender Challenge: “Cocktails & Dreams” on Aug. 25 at The Lake Club.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 25, 2017
Celebrity bartenders stir up fundraiser for ALS

A Life Story Foundation hosted its first Celebrity Bartender Challenge: “Cocktails & Dreams” on Aug. 25 at The Lake Club Grande Clubhouse.

  • Black Tie
East County sports roundup: 08.25.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2017
East County sports roundup: 08.25.17

East County sports roundup: 08.25.17

  • East County
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