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After Hurricane Ian's exit, town leaders began surveying damage, which was not widespread, and the state of the town's' beaches. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2022
Longboat pushes through better-than-expected Hurricane Ian

Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi both touted how fortunate the town was in experiencing minimal damage.

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Michelle Rogers is a favorite behind the bar at Dry Dock. She's worked at the restaurant for 14 years. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 5, 2022
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill serves up a family recipe

Michelle Rogers, a longtime bartender at Dry Dock, says the Longboat Key seafood restaurant has become home.

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  • Neighbors
The amount of storm debris is being estimated to double that of Hurricane Irma, and will take several months to complete. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota begins storm debris collection Wednesday

Hurricane Ian debris collection operations will begin on Oct. 5. With twice the volume of Hurricane Irma, it is expected to take several months to complete.

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Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

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Manatee County's pickup of roadside debris from Hurricane Ian begins Friday.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 4, 2022
Manatee County roadside debris cleanup begins Friday

No fees will be charged if residents bring debris to Manatee County's landfill.

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Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Brennan Asplen announced the district's north county campuses will reopen on Monday, Oct 10 with plans to resume classes in south county the following Monday. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota County Schools to begin reopening on Monday

In a two-phase approach, Sarasota County Schools will begin reopening with north county schools starting Monday and south county schools one week later.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
Sherry Dominick was elected to the Town Commission in 2020. (File photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat's Dominick not seeking reelection

Dominick served one term in the District 1 seat of the Longboat Key Town Commission

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Largely, schools in the northern half of Sarasota County fared better than those in the south. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota School Board grants Asplen emergency-recovery powers

The emergency order is given a 45-day run time, and expenditures of $100,000 or more must be reported to the school board.

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Firefighter-paramedic Jeff Bullock pins new lieutenant Ron Koper's badge to his uniform. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2022
Longboat Key fire department holds ceremony for retirement and promotion

Lt. Alan Jenkins retires after 12 years with the department. Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper was promoted to lieutenant in Jenkins's place.

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Residents gathered sandbags last week before the approach of Hurricane Ian. (file photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2022
Boil advisory lifted for Longboat Key residents

Residents are no longer advised to use boiled or bottled water for cooking and drinking.

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Damage and debris on Thursday near Southside Elementary. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota school district schedules emergency board meeting Tuesday

The Sarasota County School Board will weigh hurricane and emergency resolution put forth by the superintendent.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2022
Food drive planned on Longboat Key to benefit Our Daily Bread

Christ Church will host the food drive Wednesday, and All Angels Episcopal Church has opened a comfort station for those still without power.

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NBC News Anchor Lester Holt (left) came to Sarasota to interview Mayor Eric Arroyo during final preparations for Hurricane Ian. They are pictured here with Arroyo's wife, Victoria. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota mayor looks back on 'crazy' week of Hurricane Ian

From preparation to recovery to becoming a short-term media darling, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo describes the wild week of Hurricane Ian.

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