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News

    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 1, 2016
Signs of a Struggle

Signs advertising Mike Cosentino’s efforts to reopen a portion of Beach Road on Siesta Key now speckle Siesta Key Village, but complaints filed to Sarasota County suggest not everyone on the island is sold on the initiative.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 1, 2016
Soggy Longboat Key braces for worst of Hurricane Hermine weather Thursday night

Tropical Storm Hermine dumped as much as 9 inches of water Wednesday on Longboat Key

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The Players Centre could become the centerpiece of the Waterside Village at Lakewood Ranch development.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 1, 2016
Players Centre selects architect, builder for Waterside Village project

Sarasota's Schenkel/Shultz and Lakewood Ranch's Willis Smith among the major players.

  • East County
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Ogden Street on Siesta Key is a major flooding hotspot during Tropical Storm Hermine.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 1, 2016
Sarasota County warns of flooding hotspots ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine

Sarasota County warns of flooding hotspots ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine

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Tropical Storm Hermine was centered about 195 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola on Thursday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2016
TS Hermine expected to become first full-blown hurricane in Florida since Wilma in 2005

Longboat Key beach erosion could be significant, according to National Weather Service forecast

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FDOT is considering three designs for the interchange of Rye Road and State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
FDOT meeting on Rye Road cancelled

The meeting will be rescheduled for later this month.

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Sandbags are available at Lakewood Ranch Park, among other locations. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2016
Manatee officials: Stay inside until the storm passes

Officials expect another 10 inches of rain by end of day Friday.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 1, 2016
School Board race: Divided by party lines

Caroline Zucker will continue to sit on the school board, but some members fear political parties may be staking their claim on the Sarasota County School Board.

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County offices are closed now and Sept. 1.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County cancels land-use meeting

County offices are closed immediately.

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Tropical Storm Hermine spurs state of emergency declaration from Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2016
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hermine forms

Longboat Key personnel prepping for 3 to 5 inches of rain

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All Manatee School District school's, office's and extracurricular activities cancelled Thursday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • August 31, 2016
Manatee County schools closed on Thursday, Sept. 1

Due to heavy rainfall, all schools, district offices and extracurricular activities to be cancelled

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Waterlefe's golf course is a part of the community's amenities. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Waterlefe settles debt on golf course

Residents will pay 28 cents on the dollar on golf course bonds.

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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 31, 2016
FWC offers help for boaters just in time for Tropical Depression 9

Florida Wildlife Commission has money available for derelict vessel cleanup

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Gabby and Liz Sgro donate $1.40 from every shirt they sell to Girls Inc., because they believe it fits with their mission to empower girls.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
T-shirt business glows with growth, helps charity

Nolan Middle School sisters might be dressed for success.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2016
Lakewood Ranch bugged out on midges

Dragonflies can scratch off 300 mosquitoes a day.

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