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Liz Ramos
September 26, 2022

Manatee County issues evacuation orders

Manatee County issues mandatory and voluntary evacuations, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, and proceeds with county closures.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 26, 2022

Town Commission passes new and reduced building fees

The new fees for required permits will take effect Oct. 1.

Longboat Key
News

Ryan Kohn
September 26, 2022

Lakewood Ranch area sled hockey player wins gold with Team USA at Women's World Challenge

The event was the first women's sled hockey event sanctioned by World Para Ice Hockey, which in turn is the first step in getting the sport to the Paralympics.

East County
Sports

Jay Heater
September 25, 2022

Manatee County schools to remain open Monday

With expected soon-to-be Hurricane Ian approaching, the school district will alert parents through mass emails and phone calls on possible cancellations.

East County
News

Ian Swaby
September 25, 2022

The UPS Store in Lakewood Ranch celebrates grand opening

The UPS Store on Lorraine Road and State Road 70 completed its opening Sept. 24 with puppies from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue greeting customers.

East County
Business

Ian Swaby
September 25, 2022

Sarasota, Manatee men support American Cancer Society with fashion show

Real Men Wear Pink models hit the runway to spread awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 25, 2022

Longboat Key residents fill sandbags preparing for Ian

Residents were provided up to 10 bags to fill for free from the town's Public Works Department.

Longboat Key
News

Eric Garwood
September 24, 2022

Sarasota County urges attention, weighs decisions on Ian

The Longboat Key fire chief tells residents to heed orders if evacuations are needed for Tropical Storm Ian.

Longboat Key
News

Ian Swaby
September 24, 2022

Manatee County declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ian

The County Commission rapidly chose to convene for an emergency vote Saturday afternoon.

East County
News

Eric Garwood
September 24, 2022

JFCS relies on strong arms to raise money for mental health

Push for Mental Health attracts dozens to do hundreds of pushups for raise money to help youth, teens, adults and seniors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Spencer Fordin
September 24, 2022

Orchestra invites younger audience to free family concert

Take a field trip with the Sarasota Orchestra, which will play several concerts for area schools and wrap it all up with a free evening performance for families.

Arts + Culture

Ian Swaby
September 24, 2022

East Manatee Fire Rescue declines paramedic funding

The budget for fiscal year 2023 focuses on hiring three firefighters and the replacement of Station 11 while delaying funding for Advanced Life Support services.