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Linda Stokes celebrates her husband Joe's showing in the school board election. He moves to a runoff against incumbent Scott Hopes in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
More change could be on horizon for Manatee school board

One incumbent school board member falls, another moves to runoff in Manatee County.

  • East County
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Linda Stokes celebrates her husband, Joe's, good showing for the District 4 school board seat. He will face Scott Hopes in a runoff.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2018
Manatee County election results go final

James Golden ousts John Colon for District 6 school board seat.

  • East County
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Officials linked the elevated bacteria levels to the ongoing red tide bloom in the region.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
UPDATE: No-swim advisory remains at Longboat Key

Tests last week showed higher-than-acceptable levels of bacteria at several county beaches, though testing has improved at Siesta Beach and Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Jinny Johnson and Jackie Salvino, outside Longboat Island Chapel, think the reason why voting seemed larger on the Sarasota side is because of condos.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat voters turn out at polls but not satisfied with candidates

Longboat voters said candidates leave a lot to be desired

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Frontier's service out of Sarasota is set to begin Dec. 10. The airline will also offer flights to Cleveland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds Philadelphia flight

Frontier Airlines will offer twice-weekly flights to the Pennsylvania metropolis beginning in December.

  • Sarasota
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Shirley Brown hugs a supporter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
Sarasota School Board incumbents hold the line

The faces will remain the same on the Sarasota County School Board. Will the divisions carry over into a new term?

  • Sarasota
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Flooding has taken place on Longboat Key's north end during high tides and bad weather.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat consultant meets with town in sea-level study

Northern end of island more prone to flooding.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 28, 2018
Coyote close up: Longboat's got a healthy male

Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's islandside golf course.

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Manatee County Commissioner Stephen Jonsson and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker announce the new "Nets to Neighbors" program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2018
Manatee County goes into 'maintenance mode' for red tide

County solicits community help for new 'Nets to Neighbors' campaign.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2018
Precincts open for primary voters on Tuesday

Thousands of ballots have already been filled in.

  • Sarasota
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A rendering of the proposed sign for the new entrance to the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

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The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2018
Red tide cancellations, rescues mounting

Save Our Seabirds has received more than 20 calls about sick birds Monday morning, while the Sarasota Sailing Squadron had to cancel this weekend's Labor Day Regatta.

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Christian Ziegler, who won the Republican District 2 County Commission primary Tuesday, tracks election results at Gecko's Grill & Pub on Clark Road with a watch party attendee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 27, 2018
Ziegler, Maio, Beggs win County Commission primaries

The top fundraisers in three contested races will move onto the November general election, where the District 2 and District 4 commission seats will be up for grabs.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2018
Saturday is final day for in-person early voting

Participation rate passes 15% for primary.

  • Sarasota
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Escape Reality Sarasota hopes to open in the 1900 block of Main Street next month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 23, 2018
Escape room business plans downtown location

Opening on Main Street, Escape Reality Sarasota will emphasize virtual reality in addition to standard escape rooms and a bar.

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