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Caden McClusky, left, talks with Manatee County paramedic Clint Faulkner, who treated him the day of his accident. Faulkner asks about Caden's shark tooth necklace, which Caden wore the day of the accident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2017
Child injured in Lakewood Ranch crash reunited with paramedics

Paramedics call get-together a 'rare opportunity.'

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The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat files new voyeurism charges as town moves to seize condo

Adversarial Preliminary Hearing scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in Manatee County courtroom.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 20, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief shares Thanksgiving safety tips

Chief Dezzi shares cooking tips from the U.S. Fire Administration.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol to hold DUI Wolfpack Operation Thanksgiving weekend

There will be an increased law enforcement presence on area roads Friday.

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A documentary about golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez will film in Sarasota County in December.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 17, 2017
County rebate program brings Chi-Chi Rodriguez documentary to Sarasota

The county will reimburse filmmakers for up to $80,000 of funds spent in Sarasota County.

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At a site near 12th Street and Orange Avenue, crews are grinding down storm debris for disposal. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2017
City concludes post-Irma debris collection

The city has reinstated its regular residential yard waste rules after collecting more than 60,000 cubic yards of debris in the wake of Hurricane Irma.

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Amanda Arnold of Lakewood Ranch Golf & County Club shows off her Sandies award for Rising Star.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hands out members' choice awards.

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hands out its members' choice awards.

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 17, 2017
Sarasota ranks third in capital gains wealth

A study shows Sarasota among the top regions in the nation for wealth accumulation.

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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • November 17, 2017
New polling places announced for special election primary

There are three precincts with new polling locations for the House District 72 primary.

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The Bath & Racquet Club is known for its tennis facilities, but the owners want to transform it into a residential community. Photo courtesy Bath & Racquet Club.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Bath & Racquet Club plans residential expansion

The owners of the Bath & Racquet Club want to add up to 180 residential units in mid-rise buildings around the property.

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The city hopes the construction is substantially complete by early April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2017
Downtown intersection to close for roundabout construction

Beginning Nov. 27, the city will close the intersection of Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard through next spring.

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Jonathan Lewis
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota Commission approves pay raise for interim county administrator

Jonathan Lewis will take over for Tom Harmer as the interim county administrator Dec. 8, with a $22,000 salary increase.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota group wants to change county elections

The Sarasota Alliance for Fair Elections wants Sarasota County to elect commissioners from single-member districts, not at-large.

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Bethany Burnett, Allison Cohen and Es Swithart
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 16, 2017
Sarasota County Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists

School district staff joined Education Foundation representatives in surprising the three finalists at their schools.

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The Toys for Tots drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Longboat Key Police Department headquarters, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 16, 2017
Longboat Police kicks off Toys for Tots drive

Donations will benefit children in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

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