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Manatee County has opened a shelter in response to local flooding.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
UPDATE: Manatee County opens shelter, closes four roads due to flooding

Flood watch continues in Manatee County as more showers are in the forecast.

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The streets around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue were among the flooded areas in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2017
Sarasota officials caution against travel during flooding

With Sarasota County under a flood warning, the Sarasota Police Department advised motorists to avoid St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

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  • Jay Heater
  • August 27, 2017
Manatee County officials warn residents to stay off the roads in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch

More than 7 inches of rain in a 24-hour period has retention ponds overflowing.

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On Saturday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office asks that motorists avoid several flooded East County intersections until the water subsides.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 26, 2017
Downpour floods several Bradenton intersections

Several East County communities affected by substantial rain.

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Lakewood Ranch's Andrea Reutsky, Jessica Sandoval, Sharon Smyth and Crea Kitcher represent the Lakewood Ranch Running Club at the 5K race.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 26, 2017
Fort Hamer Bridge Run a race for change

About 2,600 people partake in a run, commemorating the opening of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
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55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

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Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley said she hopes Visit Florida becomes a less politicized entity going forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2017
Visit Sarasota, Visit Florida maintain partnership

Tourism agencies across the state are breaking ties with Visit Florida — at least temporarily — but Visit Sarasota County isn't troubled by new regulations.

  • Sarasota
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"Bedsheet Man" co-producers David Leo Shultz, of Los Angeles, and Ryan Bodie, of Heritage Harbour, edit scenes.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 24, 2017
'Bedsheet Man' made without deep pockets

Locally produced short film hopes to generate widespread attention.

  • East County
  • News
Despite several new construction projects, housing prices are still rising in Sarasota as demand continues outpacing supply.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 24, 2017
Low supply and high demand continue to drive housing prices upward

Single family home prices in Sarasota and Manatee counties rose more than 7% in the past year.

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Thunder by the Bay's first appearance in Lakewood Ranch in 2017 also will be its last.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2017
Thunder by the Bay returns to Sarasota from Lakewood Ranch

The motorcycle festival will be held at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds in 2018.

  • East County
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Paul Thorpe, "Mr. Downtown," is hailed by city leaders as a key figure in the growth of the downtown core during the past four decades.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
Paul Thorpe, 'Mr. Downtown,' dies at 91

For more than 40 years, Paul Thorpe was focused on making downtown a better place, building the foundation for a more vibrant Sarasota.

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Alex Miller is CEO of Mercedes Medical, a medical supply company with headquarters near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 24, 2017
Freshman Rep. Miller announces Sept. 1 resignation; special election planned

Buchanan says he'll run in special election to fill seat.

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Oak & Stone Bar Manager Christian Seymour delivers a pair of Crafty Mules served in copper mugs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 24, 2017
Oak & Stone rocks new cocktail menu in Sarasota

Seven craft cocktails added to a menu known for its beer wall and pizza.

  • East County
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The state posted lower speed limit signs and a speed feedback sign near the Siesta Drive-Higel Avenue curve on Siesta Key.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
Siesta Drive safety campaign progresses

Residents hope a lowered speed drive on a small segment of Siesta Drive is the first of many changes to the roadway.

  • Siesta Key
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There are stop signs and speed bumps in the 1800 and 1900 blocks of Hyde Park Street, but residents say drivers still speed along the neighborhood street as they avoid the busier Hillview Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2017
City examines traffic calming standards

As residents near Southside Village ask the city to slow down traffic, staff is devising a new system for judging the merits of the request.

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