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Water didn’t pour into the terminal. The membrane covers other roofing materials, but eight hours of leeching rainwater caused plenty of damage. (Photo by Ryan Kohn)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 30, 2022
SRQ set to resume operations after quick cleanup from damaged roof

Ceiling tiles have been removed and water dried up at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport after a portion of the roof was damaged by Hurricane Ian. Operations resume this afternoon.

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Cindy and Carl Shoffstall made the hard decision to stay put in Lido Key for Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • September 29, 2022
Residents spent restless night on Lido Key

They were presented with a difficult decision. Leave or stay inside. And they chose to ride out Hurricane Ian in their homes.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2022
Siesta Key battered but not broken after Hurricane Ian

Fallen trees and water-filled roadways plagued the island Thursday afternoon, but homes and businesses remained largely intact.

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  • Jay Heater
  • September 29, 2022
Lakewood Ranch area digs out after Hurricane Ian

Myakka City suffered the most damage in the East County area with severe flooding.

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A large tree was uprooted in St Armands Circle during Hurricane Ian but many of the businesses emerged unscathed. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • September 29, 2022
Businesses in St. Armands Circle emerge largely unscathed from Ian

Hurricane Ian came to St. Armands Circle, but it did not disrupt electrical service or result in a major storm surge.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2022
See Hurricane Ian's impact on Longboat Key

Scenes from the aftermath of the storm on Longboat Key.

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Longboat Key firefighters return to their off-island base near downtown Sarasota after an early morning assessment of the island. (Eric Garwood)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2022
Water service restored on Longboat Key

Boil-water advisory in effect until further notice on the island.

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Boats harbored in Sarasota Bay remained safely anchored Thursday morning after Hurricane Ian passed through. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian: 'We dodged a bullet'

From the city of Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch, mainland damage is limited mostly to downed trees and fences.

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Construction vehicles in September 2022 navigate the landfill on Lena Road, which is adjacent to the rezoned area.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee clears path to sell its Lena Road property in Bradenton

County Commissioners approved a rezone of 98 acres from agricultural to mixed-use.

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The proximity of the 372-unit Aventon Sarasota apartment community to the end of the main runway at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 28, 2022
Airport votes to sue city over apartment vote

The Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority passed a resolution to sue the city of Sarasota over approval of an apartment community near its main runway.

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Sand Cay Beach at 10:38 a.m. Wednesday from EarthCam.com
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2022
Longboat provides update and steps following storm

Tropical storm force conditions, significant rainfall and storm surge reaching between 6 and 10 feet are the main concerns.

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Manatee County officials urged all residents to shelter in place on Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee officials ask residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Ian arrives

More than 2,500 Manatee County residents have checked into the area's shelters.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2022
Sarasota County urges Zone A, B residents to evacuate

Zones A and B were ordered to evacuate at 8 a.m. Tuesday by 8 p.m., though few residents are in the shelters.

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Built in 1995, Unit 22B of 675 Longboat Club Road has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,139 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2022
Regent Place condo tops sales at $4.25 million

A Regent Place condo tops the week's sales at $4.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 27, 2022
Airport officials: We're not a shelter

SRQ plans to shut down at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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