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Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane briefs media daily on what residents can expect. On Wednesday, Sheriff Tom Knight, Superintendent Todd Bowden and County Administrator Tom Harmer joined him.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 8, 2017
Sarasota County issues voluntary evacuation for Zone A, barrier islands

Brookside Middle is the only shelter that's open, but more should be opening later Friday.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High football sails past Booker High

The Sailors' Battie brothers combined for 285 offensive yards.

  • Sarasota
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The forecasted path of Hurricane Irma has tracked slightly westward in the latest National Hurricane Center model.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County under hurricane watch

The National Hurricane Center issued the alert for a segment of Florida's west coast as Hurricane Irma continues to head toward the state.

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Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2017
Community Foundation assesses nonprofit needs

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened two relief funds and is working with local and statewide partners to assess needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents wait to see what type of impact Hurricane Irma is going to have on the island they call home.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Siesta Key under mandatory evacuation orders

County officials expect storm surge from Hurricane Irma may lead to evacuations from the Key.

  • Siesta Key
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Steve Wernet secures a plastic covering over an alter reredos at the Church of the Redeemer on Sept. 7.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2017
Downtown churches prepare for Hurricane Irma

Many downtown churches have already announced closures while others wait and see.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Longboat residents ordered to evacuate

Longboat Key is under a hurricane watch that begins at Anclote Island and covers the southern half of Florida to Sebastian Inlet on the Atlantic Coast.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 7

Jeannie Sparks photographed this black bird at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 60,000 sandbags were distributed by Manatee County on Wednesday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2017
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuation

Those in low-lying areas and mobile homes urged to seek shelter.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 7

Carole Sullivan photographed this sunset at River Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County can expect bad weather from Hurricane Irma on Sunday.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 7

Elizabeth Neupert photographed this rainbow on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police responded to the shooting on Siesta Key on Tuesday.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
UPDATE: Man charged in Siesta Key Village shooting incident

The man shot a pellet gun out of an apartment above Big Olaf Creamery during an argument with a man on the street, deputies say.

  • Siesta Key
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Longboat Key and St. Armands places of worship are canceling weekend services. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2017
Longboat Key congregations cancel weekend services

A few congregations have canceled services and will close for the weekend.

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