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  • October 6, 2022
What's the Advantage of the Progressive Model of Home Health Care?

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  • By Dariela Delgado
  • October 5, 2022
Pets, owners have a blessed day at Siesta Key church

Blessing of the Pets at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is an annual tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Out of an abundance of caution, all ceiling tiles in the ticketing area at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport were removed following roof damage caused by Hurricane Ian. (Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 5, 2022
SRQ was open and operating 36 hours after Hurricane Ian

Despite roof damage in the ticketing area, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began serving passengers less than two days after the hurricane.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 5, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Food flight

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Michelle Rogers is a favorite behind the bar at Dry Dock. She's worked at the restaurant for 14 years. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 5, 2022
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill serves up a family recipe

Michelle Rogers, a longtime bartender at Dry Dock, says the Longboat Key seafood restaurant has become home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian freshman wideout Travis Miller sprints for a touchdown against Academy at the Lakes. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota Christian, Cardinal Mooney restart fall high school sports season

Sarasota County Schools, including Booker High, Riverview High and Sarasota High, remain in flux in terms of athletics.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The amount of storm debris is being estimated to double that of Hurricane Irma, and will take several months to complete. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota begins storm debris collection Wednesday

Hurricane Ian debris collection operations will begin on Oct. 5. With twice the volume of Hurricane Irma, it is expected to take several months to complete.

  • Sarasota
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Trees are down and other damage needs to be repaired at Ted Sperling Park. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2022
Many Sarasota County parks remain closed

Damage assessments are still underway around the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael's On East staff Scott West, Margaux Arthur, Matt Merriman, Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini and Lavardo Morely stand next to food crates ready for delivery. The restaurant made more than 3,000 meals by noon Sept. 30.
  • By Kat Hughes and Emily Walsh
  • October 4, 2022
Thankful? Great. Now be helpful.

Amidst the wreckage Hurricane Ian left behind, the rainbow after the storm emerges: When our neighbors need help, we know how to respond.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Brennan Asplen announced the district's north county campuses will reopen on Monday, Oct 10 with plans to resume classes in south county the following Monday. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota County Schools to begin reopening on Monday

In a two-phase approach, Sarasota County Schools will begin reopening with north county schools starting Monday and south county schools one week later.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Venice Theatre suffered extensive damage in Hurricane Ian, but it isn't irreparable. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • October 4, 2022
Hermitage, Venice Theatre begin road to recovery

The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Venice Theatre suffered damage from Hurricane Ian that will require extensive renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center escaped major damage in Hurricane Ian and will stage a benefit concert on Friday. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • October 4, 2022
Van Wezel and Sarasota Orchestra team up for benefit concert

The storm is done, but the recovery is just beginning. And the Sarasota Orchestra and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall are teaming up to raise money.

  • Arts + Culture
Largely, schools in the northern half of Sarasota County fared better than those in the south. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2022
Sarasota School Board grants Asplen emergency-recovery powers

The emergency order is given a 45-day run time, and expenditures of $100,000 or more must be reported to the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Damage and debris on Thursday near Southside Elementary. (Photo by Kat Hughes)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota school district schedules emergency board meeting Tuesday

The Sarasota County School Board will weigh hurricane and emergency resolution put forth by the superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
NBC News Anchor Lester Holt (left) came to Sarasota to interview Mayor Eric Arroyo during final preparations for Hurricane Ian. They are pictured here with Arroyo's wife, Victoria. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2022
Sarasota mayor looks back on 'crazy' week of Hurricane Ian

From preparation to recovery to becoming a short-term media darling, Sarasota Mayor Eric Arroyo describes the wild week of Hurricane Ian.

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