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Athletes head to the docks at dawn on Sunday to practice for the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 17, 2017
World's top rowers descend upon Benderson Park in Sarasota

Preparations in full swing for 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
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Austin and Aiden Hamer, Patrick Johnston, Jackson Dalglish and Nate Bentze enjoyed their week off from school by attending a YMCA camp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2017
Manatee YMCA aids parents while school is out

YMCA offers camp, facilities in wake of Hurricane Irma.

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A team of volunteers, led by Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King, is collecting donations to bring to the Florida Keys after Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2017
Sarasota police collect supplies, donations for Keys recovery effort

Sarasota Police Department Sgt. Bruce King is spearheading an effort to aid the Florida Keys following Hurricane Irma.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 15, 2017
City lifts boil water advisory for barrier islands

The water was tested and is safe to drink.

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Longboat Town Manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks during a Town Commission meeting Sept. 15 with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 15, 2017
Commission appoints Marsh to Planning and Zoning Board

Town agrees to prioritize beach nourishment, short-term rental regulations for 2018 legislative session.

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Local officials — including (from left) county Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane, County Commission Chairman Paul Caragiulo and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, looked on as Gov. Rick Scott spoke about Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 15, 2017
County, city lead storm recovery efforts

The extent of Hurricane Irma's damage is unknown at this point, but local leaders have work to do as Sarasota recovers — and lessons to keep in mind for future storms.

  • Sarasota
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Siesta Key resident Peter Hull surveys the storm damage Monday. Hull said he considers himself lucky for not losing his home.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 15, 2017
Close call: Sarasota residents feel fortunate Irma wasn't worse

Sarasota didn't escape the effects of Hurricane Irma, but with recovery underway, residents and officials are counting their blessings.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2017
Manatee board recommends approval in east Bradenton

M/I Homes Sarasota may build homes off Upper Manatee River Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key boil water notice rescinded

As of Sept. 14, residents can resume normal water usage.

  • Longboat Key
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B.D. Gullett Elementary School fifth-grader Sarah Connor talks about the movies she watched during Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 14, 2017
Hurricane Irma in a child's eye

School district urges students to share their hurricane stories.

  • East County
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Ray’s Canoe Hideaway Owner Mark Stukey stands on his flooded dock in the Manatee River.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 14, 2017
Profits lost in the storm

Irma leaves business owners searching for solutions.

  • East County
  • News
Darya Fedotova packs one of more than 22,000 disaster relief food boxes for All Faiths Food Banks emergency food distribution.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 14, 2017
All Faiths sets up emergency food distribution sites

The organization is holding food drives today and tomorrow.

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Thousands of customers are still without power in Sarasota County, but ten "comfort stations" have opened for residents to soak up some air conditioning.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 14, 2017
County opens 'comfort stations' for residents without power

Residents can charge their phones, get water and enjoy the air conditioning while they wait for their power to come back on.

  • Sarasota
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Three of Longboat Key's swans were swimming near the Harbourside Golf Course on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key animals survive Irma

The turtles, swans and birds and animals at Save our Seabirds and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium fared well during Hurricane Irma.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County issues storm-related debris disposal guidelines .
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 13, 2017
Manatee County yet to decide storm debris collection

For homeowners in need of disposing hurricane-related debris, here is some important guidelines you need to know.

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