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A healthy bay benefits its adjacent ecosystem, whether in water or on land. (File photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2022
Estuary Program takes on comprehensive review of Sarasota Bay health

Projects for restoration include local and federally funded projects with the expectation of lessening future water pollution.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee county general election results 2022

The 2022 general election was held Nov. 8. The voter turnout was 62.02% in Sarasota County and 61.2% in Manatee County.

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The top vote-getter among three candidates, incumbent Jen Ahern-Koch checks election returns with a supporter at her celebration Tuesday night. (Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 8, 2022
Ahearn-Koch, Trice win Sarasota City Commission seats

Incumbent holds her seat while newcomer takes over for Brody's seat.

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Tommy Gregory won another term in the Florida House. (File photo)
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2022
Voters put all Republicans on Manatee County Commission

For the Florida House District 72 race, Rep. Tommy Gregory won another term.

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Mark Smith is a 67-year-old architect is running for public office for the first time. He’s a 50-year resident of Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2022
Republicans hold Sarasota County Commission seats

Smith and Neunder hold off Democratic challengers in Sarasota County.

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Surtax money helped pay for a new ladder truck for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department in 2020. (Eric Garwood)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota County voters support 1% surtax again

Added sales tax expected to deliver nearly $1 billion over 15 for use by county, cities, towns and school district.

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Sarasota's new city seal in full color and monochrome versions. (Courtesy image)
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota commissioners approve new city seal

Seven months after launching a public engagement process, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a replacement of the 120-year-old city seal.

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The State Attorney's case against Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse for driving under the influence will be heard early in February.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 8, 2022
Trial for Manatee commissioner's DUI charge to be held in February

Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Erika Quartermaine set the trial schedule during a pretrial hearing Nov. 8.

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An ordinance passed in 1982 allowed for the Key to be grandfathered in and keep their regulation powers. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • November 8, 2022
Town to consider short-term rental registration program

Longboat Key is among few jurisdictions allowed to continue regulating short-term rental properties.

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Michael Garey, Woody and Sue Wolverton and Svetlana Ivashchenko from the Children's Guardian Fund.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 8, 2022
Tickets on sale for Lawn Party by the Bay

The Lawn Party by the Bay is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

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Tammy Parrott says the Lakewood Ranch Library will be the busiest in the Manatee County system when it opens late in 2023. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2022
Business alliance updates developments in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Road Show highlighted new education and innovation opportunities.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 7, 2022
New deputy chief of emergency management joins Manatee County

Jodie Setnor Fiske brings a history of emergency responses to major incidents.

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Dick Vitale whips up the audience with an inspiring speech after receiving the key to the city from Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo. With Vitale are his wife, Lorraine, and Arroyo. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota mayor awards Vitale a key to the city

Lakewood Ranch resident honored for his work with Sarasota's Boys and Girls Clubs.

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St. Regis Longboat Key Resort/The Residences’ amenities include two restaurants, a beach grill, three bars, and a saltwater lagoon. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2022
3 condos under construction bring a new level of luxury to the keys

Two of three high-end condo projects in the area have already sold out. A third might soon join the party.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash

A collision between a man on a bike and a dump truck took place last week at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue.

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