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Homeowners suffer dock damage from loose sailboat
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 5, 2023
Homeowners suffer dock damage from loose sailboat

A vessel crashed into the dock on Sarasota Bay hard enough to move it. With boat owner unknown, removal could take months.

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High water from Hurricane Idalia's storm surge presented obstacles for Longboat Key first responders.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 5, 2023
Emergency services kept vigilant eye on Longboat Key during Idalia

Police and fire departments rode out the storm on the island to be in position to respond to emergencies.

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One of the invasive apple snail shells that Richard Meyers found along the shore of a pond in Braden Woods.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 4, 2023
Will invasive apple snails slowly take over Manatee wetlands?

The snails annihilate aquatic vegetation, and there's no effective pesticide to treat them.

  • East County
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Carrie Leitzman is selling Truman's Tap & Grill to spend more time with her family.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 4, 2023
Truman's generous goodbye to Lakewood Ranch

After serving the Lakewood Ranch area for 11 years, Truman's Tap & Grill is closed as of Sept. 1.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2023
County's fire assessment rate public meetings rescheduled

Topic of discussion? Rate increases for residents of the city of Sarasota and unincorporated Sarasota County.

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Flags fly across all seven miles of Longboat Key on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 4, 2023
9/11 flag memorial will line GMD again this year

Nearly 3,000 American flags will be placed in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Julie Farmer stops by the sandbag station at the Myakka Community Center. She's not as worried about her cabin off River Road as she is her cottage on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 4, 2023
Idalia causes anxiety but little damage in Myakka City

Since Hurricane Ian left destruction in its wake, residents are now prepared for anything.

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The waters at Manatee County beaches have been deemed safe for swimming on Labor Day. The Department of Health-Manatee lifted its no-swim advisory that was issued in the wake of Hurricane Idalia.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 3, 2023
Swim advisory lifted for Manatee County beaches

Department of Health-Manatee said all beaches, other than Palma Sola South, have safe swimming conditions for Labor Day.

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Carol Hayes cleaning up the inside of Coastal HoBo
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • September 2, 2023
Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

  • Sarasota
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East County's Charles and Elaine Johnston evacuate to Freedom Elementary School due to concerns of storm surge at their home during Hurricane Idalia.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County schools prepared for the next storm

Hurricane Idalia served as test run for residents and schools that become shelters.

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The Department of Health in Manatee County advised the public Friday that contact with local waterways following Hurricane Idalia could pose health risks.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 1, 2023
Manatee County waters unsafe for swimming after Hurricane Idalia

The Department of Health-Manatee issued a no-swim warning because the waters could pose a health risk.

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Ringling College of Art and Design placed 20th on list of 25 best film schools.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2023
Ringling College named among the top US film schools

The Sarasota college ranks 20th alongside major universities across the country.

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Pine View School is ranked among the best schools in Florida by U.S. News & World Report.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2023
Three Sarasota schools ranked among the state and nation's best

Recent U.S. News & World Report rankings include Pine View, Suncoast Polytech and Riverview High School.

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Hurricane Idalia at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2023
Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

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Hibiscus Way and Poinsettia Avenue in north Longboat Key on Wednesday morning
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 30, 2023
Longboat open to residents, business owners via Cortez Bridge

Longboat Fire Chief Paul Dezzi said widespread flooding has rendered many roads impassable.

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