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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota's Fresh Friday event raises money for Hurricane Ian relief

The monthly event was held Oct. 7.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 9, 2022
Sarasota traffic crash kills woman in garage

Driver charged with several offenses in Friday night collision with house on Courtland Street.

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High school football roundup: Week seven
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 8, 2022
High school football roundup: Week seven

A week of road games meant positive things for only one area school.

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Recycling collections in the city will resume on their normal schedule on Monday. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota city, county recycling collections to resume on Monday

The City of Sarasota's recycling receiving vendor will be back in operation this weekend. Collections will resume on their normal schedule beginning Monday.

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According to native American folklore, white ibis are last to shelter before storms, and first to emerge afterwards, thus symbolizing both danger and optimism.  (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • October 7, 2022
Extreme weather, like that of Hurricane Ian, affects region's wildlife

Though hurricanes are part of the natural environment, increasingly intense storms will likely make it more difficult for them to bounce back.

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A site map shows the proposed layout of a winter festival in St. Armands Circle. (Courtesy image)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 7, 2022
Sarasota City Commission OKs St. Armands winter festival

Amid accusations of secrecy from the St. Armands Circle Association, the Sarasota City Commission approves a proposal for a winter festival to highlight the new holiday tree.

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The Players Centre for Performing Arts and Bay Park Conservancy are vying for control of Municipal Auditorium. (Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota City Commission sends Municipal Auditorium lease back to staff

After The Players Centre and Bay Park Conservancy failed to reach a compromise on leasing Municipal Auditorium, the City Commission sent the matter back to staff for further evaluation.

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Built in 2010, the house at 1309 Vista Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 8,452 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 6, 2022
Harbor Acres property tops sales at $15.5 million

A Harbor Acres property on Vista Lane tops the week's sales at $15.5 million.

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Cardinal Mooney senior Madeline Carson (6) leaps to block a shot against Bradenton Christian on Monday. The match was the program's first since Hurricane Ian hit the area last week. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2022
Hurricane Ian damage puts sports in perspective

Games got back underway Monday night at Cardinal Mooney High and Sarasota Christian, with hope in the air.

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Sarasota County Schools have announce return to athletics. Teams can practice Friday and play games next week after four total practices.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota County Schools announce return to athletics

Teams can practice starting Friday while games can resume next week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 6

Becky Edwards captured this sunset photo on Siesta Key public beach.

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The most significant damage to city assets by Hurricane Ian appears to be a portion of the roof at Payne Park Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Emergency manager: City employees get credit for fast recovery

Sarasota Emergency Manager Todd Kerkering says employees, many of whom are also suffering from Hurricane Ian damage, are bringing the city back quickly.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 6, 2022
Tamiami Trail crash prompts road closure after fuel spill

Northbound lanes near Central Sarasota Parkway blocked for hours after Wednesday night truck mishap.

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Standing water can be a haven for mosquitos. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Health officials urge vigilance against mosquito and tick bites

Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County advises residents to drain standing water and cover up to minimize exposure to mosquitoes and ticks in aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

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Bayfront Park visitors walk past an uprooted tree on Sept. 29. (Photo by Kat Hughes(
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 6, 2022
Sarasota emergency manager says debris could take six months to clear

Twice the debris was found with Hurricane Ian as compared to 2017's Hurricane Irma.

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