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By Observer Staff
August 30, 2023

See Hurricane Idalia damage in Sarasota

Bayfront Park and areas of downtown Sarasota are flooded.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff
August 30, 2023

Restaurant worker claims boss punctured her tire

A woman told police that she believes her general manager hired someone to puncture her tire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

By Ian Swaby
August 30, 2023

Tuttle Elementary teachers write children’s books

Science teacher Justine Holcomb and math teacher Eric LoStorto self-published children’s books to educate and inspire students.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
August 30, 2023

Public art plan looks to draw cash rather than donations of artwork

Historically heavy on in-kind versus cash contributions, the Sarasota City Commission-approved plan seeks to bring in more cash than donated pieces.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera
August 30, 2023

Cafe L'Europe builds on tradition for 50th anniversary

The St. Armands Circle restaurant has served the area for 50 years and trained many local restaurateurs.

Longboat Key
Business

By Ryan Kohn
August 30, 2023

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Helena Hebda

The Cardinal Mooney High volleyball senior had 12 assists, six digs, eight service points and two aces Aug. 24 against Palmetto High.

Sarasota
Sports

By Emily Walsh
August 29, 2023

Idalia cannot be ignored

For native Floridians, it’s easy to get jaded and to brush off another hurricane as "no big deal." But coming off last year’s devastating Hurricane Ian, it’s no time to be complacent.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ian Swaby
August 29, 2023

Sarasota area prepares for the impact of Hurricane Idalia

Residents filled sandbags and secured their boats in anticipation of the storm’s impacts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Andrew Warfield
August 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia forces delay in One Park air rights trial

Following opening day of a defining The Quay trial, judge calls two-day recess to ride out the storm.

Sarasota
News

By James Peter
August 28, 2023

City declares state of emergency, Sarasota County issues evac order

An evacuation order for Level A is scheduled to take effect on Tuesday.

Sarasota
News

By Observer Staff
August 28, 2023

Sandbag locations open in Sarasota County for Idalia

Evacuation centers will open Tuesday morning.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield
August 28, 2023

Sarasota's solid waste fees are going up

To meet rising operations costs and build a reserve, city commissioners approved a rate hike for residential and commercial customers.

Sarasota
News

By Petra Rivera
August 27, 2023

Sarasota Bay Watch hosts first scallop search since COVID

Volunteers met on Aug. 26 at Sarasota Sailing Squadron to collect data on scallops, wildlife and seagrass in Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Observer Staff
August 27, 2023

Hurricane Idalia news, updates in Sarasota, Manatee

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 hurricane with 125 mph winds.

Hurricane Season

By Ian Swaby
August 26, 2023

Fundraiser at Senior Friendship Centers supports the hungry

The End-of-Summer Bash brought Hawaiian flavor to the fundraiser, which also raised money for Mayors Feed The Hungry, a partner of the organization.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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