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A massing model presented by Renzo Piano Building Workshop shows the four Sarasota Performing Arts Center along North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2024
Questions linger for performing arts venue implementation agreement

Following a rousing concept reveal last week, city commissioners dig into the details for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2024
County approves $2 billion budget

Sarasota County commissioners officially set the fiscal year 2025 budget at a reduced countywide millage rate of 3.30%.

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Midnight Pass before it closed in 1983.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2024
Helene reopened Midnight Pass, but for how long?

Volunteers with shovels are trying to reshape the inlet that closed 40 years ago in an effort to continue the tidal exchange of water, which was restored by the hurricane.

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The city of Sarasota is offering residents of St. Armands, Lido Key and Bird Key parking permits to use the St. Armands Garage during October.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2024
Lido, Bird Key residents can use St. Armands parking garage this month

The permits, which will cost $100, are for residents only.

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Excess sand and infrastructure damage can still be seen Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Caspersen Beach. Sarasota County Parks staff are continuing response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2024
Water restoration on Siesta Key nearly complete

Beaches remain closed as debris pickup begins.

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A rendering of One Park by Imerza shows the 18-story residential tower on Block 1 of The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2024
One Park marks the start of construction

In addition to a ceremonial groundbreaking, the developer of the final Quay project throws a party to mark the start of construction.

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Beach Road, beside Siesta Key Beach, is flooded.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 27, 2024
Siesta Key businesses begin recovery after devastating Helene storm surge

Significant flooding left many Siesta Key businesses with work and renovations ahead of them.

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Summerfield Bluffs' Angela Abrams and her 13-year-old daughter Leah Abrams sift through belongings following Hurricane Debby. Although they came through Hurricane Helene unscathed, they have had to deal with the heightened stress.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 1, 2024
Back-to-back hurricanes heighten stress for Manatee County residents

Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist Stacy Greeter said Post-traumatic stress disorder gets activated from past negative storm experiences.

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Marlon Brown (left) will retire as Sarasota city manager on Oct. 15. Deputy City Manager Patrick Robinson (right) has expressed no interest in replacing him.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 1, 2024
Senior city staff member may become interim city manager

An unidentified City of Sarasota director level employee is under consideration to replace the retiring Marlon Brown as the city plans for national search.

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Some houses along Gulfside Road were completely destroyed.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 28, 2024
Longboat Key works to recover from 'truly historic' storm

Facing gas leaks, water main breaks and electricity problems, officials are urging residents that the island is not ready to welcome them back yet.

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Sand from Longboat Key's beaches created dunes along Gulf of Mexico Drive after Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Supplies, comfort stations set up on Longboat

Items available include ice, water, sports drinks, tarps and food for residents following Hurricane Helene.

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Supplies are being distributed at several locations in Sarasota and Manatee counties for people needed assistance after Hurricane Helene.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2024
Water, food, supplies available for those needing help after Helene

Resources are standing by across Sarasota County.

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A 30,000-gallon water tower sits towards the back of the station. It supplies water for the station's emergency sprinkler system.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 30, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue prepares to unveil new Myakka City station

A grand opening celebration will be held on Oct. 19 at 10215 Wauchula Road.

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See the impact of Hurricane Helene around Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2024
See the impact of Hurricane Helene around Sarasota

Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Big Bend region of Florida at about 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

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Hurricane Helene's strong storm surge wiped out the first floor of many beachfront homes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2024
County offers instructions for applying for FEMA assistance

Guidelines include applying for specific hurricane relief and damage from multiple storms.

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