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Kevin Morris is deputy director of utilities for Manatee County.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 23, 2024
Manatee County Utilities receives another blow amid hurricane season

The utilities department works to fill the gap left after two deputy directors with a combined nearly 23 years of experience tender their resignations.

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The seven new SPD officers are flanked by Sarasota City Manager Maron Brown (left) and Chief Rex Troche (right).
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2024
SPD swears in new class of seven officers

The new Sarasota Police Department recruits will now embark on several months of field training.

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Applications are now being accepted by the City of Sarasota for its Downtown Master Plan Update Committee.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 21, 2024
City ready to receive Downtown Master Plan Committee applications

The Sarasota City Commission has set the criteria for the seven- to nine-member panel that will advise on shaping the downtown area for the future generations.

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This is a rendering of the outdoor patio for the proposed Backyard Social off of Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 20, 2024
Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

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Erik Arroyo wants to name the next Sarasota city attorney sooner than later.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 20, 2024
City attorney replacement remains in limbo

Commissioner Debbie Trice forced a delay in the naming of successor so she can vet her colleague's top choice.

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A threat was made on social media against Braden River High School Sept. 19, the Manatee County School District confirmed.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • September 19, 2024
New shooting threat made against Braden River High School

A new Snapchat message is the latest in a series of recent threats.

  • East County
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The Colson Hotel was the first hotel that permitted African-Americans to lodge, and was built for that purpose.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 19, 2024
Colson Hotel fate remains uncertain amid demolition bid

A developer is working with a grassroots effort to preserve the century-old building that was once a haven for Black Americans in the Jim Crow era.

  • Sarasota
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2 Lakewood Ranch Preparatory students arrested for making written threats
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 18, 2024
2 Lakewood Ranch Preparatory students arrested for making written threats

The 14-year-old students were charged with written/electronic threats to kill.

  • East County
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Rick Piccolo speaks to the attendees at the 2024 Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County meeting.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 18, 2024
EDC awards SRQ chief its highest honor

The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County surprised Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's Rick Piccolo with the Clyde Nixon Leadership Award at its annual meeting.

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Midnight Pass was an open passageway for decades before a pair of homeowners had it bulldozed in 1983.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 18, 2024
County takes a pass on alternative to opening Midnight Pass

The Sarasota County Commission eschewed sea water pumping option in favor of pursuing legislative solution to reopening the closed inlet that separates Casey Key from Siesta Key.

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Three traffic calming circles were installed on Broadway Street in August 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 18, 2024
Traffic circles installed on Broadway, Country Club Shores turn lanes advance

Both projects aim to improve safety and the flow of traffic during peak season traffic on Longboat Key.

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Tom Edwards is the first executive director of SRQ Strong.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2024
SRQ Strong names first executive director

Sarasota County School Board Member Tom Edwards will guide the nonprofit's transformation into a professional organization.

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Main Street in downtown Sarasota is the center of dining, shoppng and entertainment activity.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 17, 2024
City moves forward on Main Street complete street design

Engineering and development consultant Kimley-Horn will provide 60% final design by fall 2025.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2024
Sarasota man charged with smuggling electronics into Russia

The microelectronics had military applications, prosecutors say.

  • Sarasota
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Officer Keith Ericsson, Officer Andrew Vandyke and Officer Dallas Troyer were all sworn in by Chief of Police George Turner on Sept. 9.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 17, 2024
Longboat Key Police Department fills three vacancies

The department swore in the three officers, which brought the force back to 19.

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Lt. Clay Huber was cheered by about 100 first responders and hospital personnel on Thursday.
  • August 6, 2026
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Shane Catts, who started Happy Paddler Kayak Tours & Ecoventures with his wife, Holly Rolls, said the Longboat Key-based business has been proud to be part of so many families' favorite times vacationing and living on the island in the nearly 10 years it has been open on the north end.
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Sarasota runner Vinny O'Shaughnessy completed his goal of running a marathon in every state. Since then, the runner hasn't slowed down, starting on a new mission to do the same with a half marathon in every state.
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