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Navigation through the New Pass boating channel from Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico is allowed, but caution is advised. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 6, 2022
Sarasota County OKs sharing costs for New Pass study

A partnership with WCIND will examine shoaling in preparation for a possible dredging project.

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A sign is posted at the entrance of the Bayfront Dog Parks to notify park-goers of the closure. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • September 6, 2022
Bayfront Dog Park closes for artificial turf installation

The small and large dog parks will be closed until Sept. 23 for installation of artificial turf.

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Deputy Mike Jones explains the set up of the simulator, which very closely mimics a Sheriff's Office patrol car. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2022
County law enforcement gifted cost-efficient driver training simulators

The Barancik Foundation's donation allows police officers to train safely for dangerous scenarios.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 4, 2022
Sailing regatta brings student sailors to Sarasota

The 74th annual Labor Day Regatta was held Sept. 3.

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Mayor Ken Schnieir presented potential changes to the town charter before summer break. (File photo)
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  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

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Photo courtesy of Mote's Manatee Research Program, USFWS Research Permit #MA100361
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 2, 2022
Police, wildlife experts recommend wide berth for thrashing manatees

Manatees thrash in the water when mating, which makes them dangerous to approach.

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TPC offers a Zumba class every Thursday. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 2, 2022
The Paradise Center combats loneliness with connection

Loneliness is an epidemic among seniors. One-fourth of adults over 65 are socially isolated, reports have found.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: First responders pull man from the water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Town Manager Tom Harmer
  • By Tom Harmer
  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key Town Manager Brief, September

Tom Harmer discusses what's new around town.

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  • September 1, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 1

Diane Suner captured these seashells found along North Lido Beach.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 1, 2022
Town manager delivers good news to Kiwanis Club

Longboat Town Manager Tom Harmer spoke at the club's monthly meeting on Sept 1.

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Greer weaving in her Whitney Beach condominium. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 1, 2022
Former alpaca farmer finds tranquility while weaving

Dedrea Greer, who became an alpaca midwife, said that the first time she saw a loom, it looked like serenity.

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Tara's Bill Kaser (back) and Lakewood Ranch's Don Deibert do all the dispatching from their homes but eventually would like to get an office for the nonprofit. (Photo by Jay Heater)
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 31, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee seniors can tap into nonprofit ride service

Two Lakewood Ranch men started a senior ride service after nonprofit ride-provider ITN Suncoast closed.

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At an April meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key , School Board member Bridget Ziegler, center, was joined by candidates Robyn Marinelli and Timothy Enos. (File photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2022
Longboat Key voters opt for challengers in Sarasota School Board election

In contentious race, the town leaned toward opponents of all three countywide winners.

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Built in 1993, the home at 605 Weston Pointe Court has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,806 square feet of living area. (Courtesy of Ryan Ackerman, Coldwell-Banker Realty)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 31, 2022
Weston Pointe property sells for more than $2 million

A Weston Pointe property tops the week's sales at $2.05 million.

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