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A site map shows the proposed layout of a winter festival in St. Armands Circle. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota City Commission OKs St. Armands winter festival

Amid accusations of secrecy from the St. Armands Circle Association, the Sarasota City Commission approves a proposal for a winter festival to highlight the new holiday tree.

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Contractors and utility workers from around the nation have used the Sarasota County Fairgrounds as a staging area since Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 7, 2022
Longboat Key power essentially restored

FPL reports 100% restoration though a handful of individual customers might still require attention.

  • Longboat Key
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The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Bay Park Conservancy are vying for control of Municipal Auditorium. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota City Commission sends Municipal Auditorium lease back to staff

After The Players Centre and Bay Park Conservancy failed to reach a compromise on leasing Municipal Auditorium, the City Commission sent the matter back to staff for further evaluation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency food drive on Longboat Key benefits local families in need

Over $2,000 and four truckloads of supplies were collected in an hour and a half.

  • Longboat Key
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Water fills the front lawn of a Myakka City residence on Singletary Road. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 6, 2022
Myakka area sees county’s largest struggles from Hurricane Ian

Residents of Myakka City hope to pull together after devastation from flooding.

  • East County
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The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 6, 2022
Tamiami Trail crash prompts road closure after fuel spill

Northbound lanes near Central Sarasota Parkway blocked for hours after Wednesday night truck mishap.

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Standing water can be a haven for mosquitos. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Health officials urge vigilance against mosquito and tick bites

Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County advises residents to drain standing water and cover up to minimize exposure to mosquitoes and ticks in aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bayfront Park visitors walk past an uprooted tree on Sept. 29. (Photo by Kat Hughes(
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota emergency manager says debris could take six months to clear

Twice the debris was found with Hurricane Ian as compared to 2017's Hurricane Irma.

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Overflow from the Myakka River floods Rose and Clyde Alstrom's barn during Hurricane Ian. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • October 6, 2022
Hurricane Ian gave Myakka family 12 hours of terror

Sarasota's Ashlee Middleton and her family escaped flooding waters with the help of strangers and Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dariela Delgado
  • October 5, 2022
Pets, owners have a blessed day at Siesta Key church

Blessing of the Pets at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is an annual tradition.

  • Sarasota
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Out of an abundance of caution, all ceiling tiles in the ticketing area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport were removed following roof damage caused by Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 5, 2022
SRQ was open and operating 36 hours after Hurricane Ian

Despite roof damage in the ticketing area, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began serving passengers less than two days after the hurricane.

  • Sarasota
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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)
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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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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