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The Sarasota High boys team and the Riverview High girls team repeated as state swimming champions in November — Sarasota for the fourth-straight time and Riverview for the third-straight time.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 7, 2024
The season ahead for swimming, golf and cross-country preps

The state title defense of boys and girls swimming champions headline the fall slate.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • August 6, 2024
SRQ adds flight to Philadelphia-Delaware

Avelo Airlines is adding a seasonal route between Sarasota-Bradenton and the Delaware Valley.

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Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday
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  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota County offices will remain closed through Tuesday

Breeze transit services are resuming on a limited basis.

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The original Superman lunch boxes by Adco debuted in 1954.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 6, 2024
Sarasota Toy Museum debuts Aug. 8 with thousands of vintage exhibits

Owner Richard Pierson has assembled toys representing more than 200 years of playtime history.

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Sarasota County opens evacuation shelter Monday afternoon
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2024
Sarasota County opens evacuation shelter Monday afternoon

Many Sarasota County government services will resume Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Main Street in downtown Sarasota was nearly empty at 10 a.m. on Monday after Tropical Storm Debby dumped a foot of rain in some areas of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • August 5, 2024
Sarasota, St. Armands drying out after Debby's deluge

Most shops are slow to open after a weekend of heavy rain and wind.

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See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2024
See Hurricane Debby's impacts around Sarasota

Severe flooding conditions exist on roads in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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City of Sarasota declares state of emergency
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2024
City of Sarasota declares state of emergency

The declaration provides the city with more flexibility regarding expenditures and resource allocations.

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Suspect arrested for Saturday homicide at Ringling Causeway
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2024
Suspect arrested for Saturday homicide at Ringling Causeway

Richard Minor, 66, is being held without bond following a shooting death at Hart's Landing.

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Flooding near Banana Court and Gulfstream Avenue on Sunday
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2024
Tropical weather floods roads in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Sarasota County urges residents to stay off roads and remain inside due to Hurricane Debby.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota County now under tropical storm warning

Tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.

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Jack Kushin, 7, Cason West, 7 and Kai Dodge, 6, came dressed as Spider-Man.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 3, 2024
City of Sarasota summer camp keeps kids active

The experience provided fun and games and included a major league trip and costume day.

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Sarasota rower Clark Dean (fourth from right) took bronze in the Men's Eight at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota rower Clark Dean takes Olympic bronze with U.S. Men's Eight

It is Team USA's first medal in the event since 2008.

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Sarasota County's beaches are among the area's main tourist attractions.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2024
Sarasota County tourism continues downward trend in June

Although there were fewer visitors, there were still 265,000 room nights sold in June of this year.

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Tropical storm conditions could hit Sarasota and East County by Saturday night, forecasters say.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • August 2, 2024
Tropical storm watch issued for Sarasota, Manatee counties

Tropical storm conditions are possible in the area by Saturday or Saturday night, forecasters say.

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