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Stevenson Tose’-Rigell
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 7, 2023
Former Booker student remembers Bush’s 9/11 visit

At 10 years old, Stevenson Tose’-Rigell stood on the school stage with President Bush at a turning point in U.S. history.

  • Sarasota
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Abby Frint, Giselle Bostock and Allison Stibral have become good friends through the Braden River Soccer Club. The girls said a trip to regionals in North Carolina solidified their bond even more.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 6, 2023
Braden River Soccer Club serves 1,500 Sarasota, Manatee kids

The club serves about 1,500 children in Sarasota and Manatee each year.

  • East County
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Leighton Allenby and Michele De Luce
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  • Petra Rivera
  • September 5, 2023
You and me on Longboat Key

Shell muralists make Facebook group to rebuild mural and organize other events.

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Longboat Island Chapel hosted a Labor Day brunch on Sept. 3.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • September 5, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel dedicates Labor Day brunch to beloved member

Chapel members celebrated the long weekend with a community brunch after their 10 a.m. service.

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Flags fly across all seven miles of Longboat Key on Sept. 11.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • September 4, 2023
9/11 flag memorial will line GMD again this year

Nearly 3,000 American flags will be placed in remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Tristan Lovell (Optimist RWB — Blue) of Davis Island Race Team, Piper Roberts (Optimist RWB — White) of Sarasota Yacht Club and Ryan Rossignol (Optimist RWB — Red of Sarasota Youth Sailing) emerge from a bend in the course.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing

The event drew young sailors, as well as experienced racers, from near and far.

  • Sarasota
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Jamie Billingsley, the emergency manager at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, demonstrates how to use a tourniquet with Stephen Arnold, the patient experience manager.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to host Stop the Bleed

Stop the Bleed will teach people the actions necessary to help if someone is injured or bleeding.

  • East County
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Jose Pavet of Cha Cha Coconuts on Aug. 31.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • August 31, 2023
Businesses on St. Armands Circle clean up after Hurricane Idalia flooding

Shops on the Circle received little water damage from the storm and plan to reopen Aug. 31 to Sept. 1.

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Question for Labor Day: Is your job a labor of love?
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • August 31, 2023
Question for Labor Day: Is your job a labor of love?

Lakewood Ranch-area workers share what they love about their jobs in honor of Labor Day.

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The 75th Annual Labor Day Regatta will be held Sep. 2 and 3.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 31, 2023
Labor Day Regatta celebrates its 75th year under sail

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron event is the oldest of its type in the region, according to organizers.

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Norton Street, a historically flooded street, was one of the side streets that was still flooded when residents were allowed back on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 30, 2023
See Longboat Key after Idalia: North-end flooding, strewn debris

Some parts of Gulf of Mexico Drive and side streets remained flooded when Longboat Key reopened Wednesday evening.

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The flooding extended to the lifeguard tower on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 30, 2023
Hurricana Idalia leaves flooded roads, properties on Siesta Key

The intermittent rain and wind, as well as the difficulty of traveling, on Wednesday kept most of the public indoors throughout the island.

  • Siesta Key
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U.S. Army veteran Eric Onstad of Lakewood Ranch waves while riding in Lakewood Ranch's 2023 Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch man retires after 41-year career in law enforcement

Army veteran Eric Onstad, a Country Club resident, worked in Customs and Immigration, U.S. Marshals Service, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Staff member Dezirae Walls holds Clairee.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 30, 2023
Humane Society of Sarasota County provides storm shelter for dogs and cats

The shelter is hosting a group of 15 dogs from Dixie County and 20-30 cats from Highlands County in Florida.

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O'Leary's picnic area at Sarasota's Bayfront Park was flooded at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2023
See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

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