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The remodel is taking place at Station 12 on the corner of State Road 70 and Verna Bethany Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 6, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue seeks to improve life at Myakka fire station

Bunk rooms are among the planned upgrades at Station 12 outside of Myakka City.

  • East County
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(Photo via BroadwaySpain/Wikimedia Commons)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • September 6, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Sept. 8-14

There are screen classics, poetry lectures, art exhibits and live theater all vying for Sarasota's attention.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 5, 2022
Fresh Fridays brings Americana to Sarasota

The "American Routes" party was held Sept. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fourth graders Lelia Rodriguez, Catalina Poole, Emily Topping and Molly Jae work collaboratively on an assignment. Each of them went to a different elementary school before attending Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 5, 2022
School overcrowding eases slightly with charter academy opening

The opening of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy slightly lessens the enrollment load at other local schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
Deputy Mike Jones explains the set up of the simulator, which very closely mimics a Sheriff's Office patrol car. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2022
County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA senior Griffin DeRusso breaks free from the Oasis defense. DeRusso gave credit to the team's offensive line for opening wide holes for him. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2022
Lakewood Ranch's ODA uses rushing attack to start football season 2-0

Running back Griffin DeRusso leads a punishing Thunder ground game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2022
Fiorelli Winery and Vineyard in Bradenton celebrates reopening

Labor Day weekend celebration provides opportunity to see additions to East County winery.

  • East County
  • Business
30-year-old Palmetto resident Michael Manuel, pictured with Valentino, participates for help with PTSD, and to learn a new skill. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2022
Equine therapy delivered with heart in Bradenton

East County's Hooves with HEART survives with donations and volunteers to benefit the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
High school football roundup.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2022
High school football roundup: Week two

East County teams go undefeated while most Sarasota teams struggle.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 2, 2022
ODA football runs over Oasis High

The Thunder beat the Sharks 51-29 in Head Coach Rob Hollway's home debut to move to 2-0.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2022
Father, daughter charged with animal cruelty following discovery of viral video

Sarasota deputies charge both after footage surfaces of raccoon burned alive in trash bin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Ken Schnieir presented potential changes to the town charter before summer break. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • September 2, 2022
Edward K. Christian

Edward K. Christian, 78, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away peacefully on Friday August 19, 2022, after a short illness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Photo courtesy of Mote's Manatee Research Program, USFWS Research Permit #MA100361
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 2, 2022
Police, wildlife experts recommend wide berth for thrashing manatees

Manatees thrash in the water when mating, which makes them dangerous to approach.

  • Longboat Key
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