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  • August 11, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Diane Suner captured this white ibis walking the shore on Lido Beach.

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Mooney senior linebacker JR Rosenberg led the Cougars with 108 tackles (71 solo) in 2021. (File photo)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 11, 2022
Experience, high-end talent has Cougars football excited for the season

Cardinal Mooney High has the pieces in place for a special season.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 11, 2022
Windward at Lakewood Ranch launches latest salvo in amenities race

The Neal Communities property shows how middle- to upper-middle-class families are living the country club lifestyle.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 11, 2022
Commissioners have a to-do list when they return next month

Routine and out-of-the-ordinary tasks await the Longboat Key Town Commission in September.

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Since the start of County Administrator Scott Hopes' tenure, numerous departmental reorganizations have taken place. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2022
Shake-up of Manatee County department heads part of restructuring plan

Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes says his reorganization process has reached its conclusion with the departure of two more department heads.

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Built in 2005, the home at 1423 Hillview Drive has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 11,588 square feet of living area. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 11, 2022
Harbor Acres property sells for $17.5 million

A Harbor Acres home on two lots tops this week's sales at $17.5 million.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • August 10, 2022
The school board dilemma

After Tom Edwards declared he is working for woke-ism, he triggered questions about Lauren Kurnov.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Felts

Meet the candidate.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2022
Manatee County Commission, At-Large: Jason Bearden

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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(Photo via Breeze Airways)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2022
Airline adds service to suburban New York City from SRQ

Breeze Airways plans to launch flights to Westchester County in November.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Terrill Salem

Meet the candidate.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2022
Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key gas leak

The island's thoroughfare is ready to reopen less than an hour after the initial call.

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The plaques are being slowly taken out, cleaned and returned. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2022
St. Armands circus plaques removed for cleaning

Don't worry about possible thievery. The missing Circus Ring of Fame plaques are part of a process.

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Braden River junior quarterback Nick Trier is fully healthy after missing most of the 2021 season with an ankle injury. The Pirates expect him to be the next in a long line of QBs to perform at a high level. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2022
Pirates football does not expect to walk the plank in 2022

Braden River High expects a title run after moving past injury-filled 2021.

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