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John Skeen, a 103-year-old World War II veteran of the Army's 70th Infantry Division and a bronze star medalist, was honored with a ride at the 2022 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 28, 2023
Manatee County names Oct. 3 after local World War II veteran

World War II veteran John Skeen of East County is honored with his own day.

  • East County
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Brain Health Initiative founder Stephanie Peabody
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2023
Brain health gets a boost with Vital Signs screener

Brain health experts say Vital Signs signals an important step in national awareness.

  • East County
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Veronica Young stands in front of her flooded home at Singletary Road and Riverview Road after Hurricane Ian devastates Myakka City.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 27, 2023
Manatee County learns lessons from Hurricane Ian response

Various public safety departments reassess needs for Myakka City residents during a hurricane.

  • East County
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The Teuton home in Myakka City has approximately $80,000 worth of damage from Hurricane Ian.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 27, 2023
Myakka City family returns to normalcy a year after Hurricane Ian

The Teuton family has spent the past year repairing $80,000 worth of damage caused by Hurricane Ian, which made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.

  • East County
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The Longboat Key Fire Rescue department shows off their new Jaws of Life equipment, purchsed with a $39,000 grant from Firehouse Subs. From left to right: John Cz, Kaite Fountain, Public Information Officer Tina Adams, William Lewis, Ryan Corso, Lt. Ron Koper and Chief Paul Dezzi.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 27, 2023
Firehouse Subs grant provides LBK Fire Rescue with ‘game-changing’ equipment

Roughly $39,000 in grant money from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation went toward the purchase of gear for Longboat's firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
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City of Sarasota Parking General Manager Broxton Harvey celebrating with Lido Key resident Fran Seminerio as the 250,000th Bay Runner rider.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2023
Sarasota Bay Runner trolley hits 250,000 passengers

The free trolley service reaches its quarter-million rider mark in 18th months.

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Longboat Key police department recently added Officer Michael Mathis to the fleet, sworn in on Set. 18.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat Key Police Dept. adds another fresh face before peak season

Officer Michael Mathis was sworn in on Sept. 18 after relocating from Georgia.

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The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 26, 2023
Downtown condo tower faces more obstacles before approval

Key administrative adjustments were denied for Obsidian, an 18-story, 14-unit luxury condo tower. The decision may be appealed to the Sarasota Planning Board.

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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was built over fill, which created land on what was formerly Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 25, 2023
Van Wezel study group receives scope of work report

The Purple Ribbon Committee has two years to complete the evaluation and recommendation for reuse of the performing arts hall.

  • Sarasota
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Lt. Daniel Heath (left) and other Longboat Key firefighter paramedics practice running into the water with rescue boards.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 25, 2023
Longboat Key Fire Rescue crew refreshes water-rescue skills

The town's firefighter-paramedics teamed up with Manatee County lifeguards to learn proper water rescue techniques.

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Construction on the roundabout is expected to begin in late fall 2023 and end in late fall 2024.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 24, 2023
Roundabout planned for Honore, Old Farm Road gets mixed reviews

Manatee County staff held a public information meeting to present the project to residents and answer questions.

  • East County
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Syndicated radio host Matt Bruce spoke to the audience at the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held Sept. 11, 2023, at Sarasota National Cemetery. He told an incredible story of survival at the World Trade Center on 9/11, but how much of it is true?
    By
  • James Peter
  • September 23, 2023
Radio host told Sarasota he's a 9/11 hero. Was he really there?

The Observer found inconsistencies throughout radio personality "the Captain" Matt Bruce's story of 9/11 heroism, military service and record as a firefighter.

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The former headquarters of Michael Saunders & Co. has been sold to local developers.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 23, 2023
Prime downtown Sarasota property sold to prominent local developers

The Kauffman Family Partnership and Jebco Ventures have bought a nearly acre piece of property along Main Street and between two developments set to change the commercial corridor.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 22, 2023
Sarasota School Board approves $1.5B final budget

The Sarasota County School Board voted 4-1 to approve the budget, which decreases total millage.

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A rendering of The Owen.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 21, 2023
Planning Board supports airport rezoning, approves downtown condo tower

Rezoning will permit the eventual commercial development of airport property while the Sarasota bayfront gets another condo tower.

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