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Sarasota Sheriff donates to Hurricane Harvey relief

With Hurricane Irma slated to make a Florida landfall over the weekend, the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office contributes to Harvey relief.

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Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane briefs media daily on what residents can expect. On Wednesday, Sheriff Tom Knight, Superintendent Todd Bowden and County Administrator Tom Harmer joined him.
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Sarasota County issues voluntary evacuation for Zone A, barrier islands

Brookside Middle is the only shelter that's open, but more should be opening later Friday.

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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High football sails past Booker High

The Sailors' Battie brothers combined for 285 offensive yards.

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The forecasted path of Hurricane Irma has tracked slightly westward in the latest National Hurricane Center model.
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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County under hurricane watch

The National Hurricane Center issued the alert for a segment of Florida's west coast as Hurricane Irma continues to head toward the state.

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Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
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Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.

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Community Foundation assesses nonprofit needs

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County has opened two relief funds and is working with local and statewide partners to assess needs.

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Steve Wernet secures a plastic covering over an alter reredos at the Church of the Redeemer on Sept. 7.
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  • September 7, 2017
Downtown churches prepare for Hurricane Irma

Many downtown churches have already announced closures while others wait and see.

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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 7

Jeannie Sparks photographed this black bird at Celery Fields.

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Sarasota County can expect bad weather from Hurricane Irma on Sunday.
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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

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The county is working with local, state and federal partners to prepare for Hurricane Irma.
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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County declares state of emergency

The city of Sarasota has also declared a state of emergency, which enables more effective coordination in advance of Hurricane Irma, officials said.

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On Sept. 6, residents waited in line for sandbags for hours. On Sept. 7, only sand was available.
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  • September 7, 2017
Despite bag shortage, county continues sand distribution

The county is running low on bags for the public, but residents can still fill their own bags with sand at three locations.

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Sarasota resident sets her sights on research to fight cancer

Childhood cancer is rare, but to Laura Gilkey it doesn’t feel rare.

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Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano said the cancellation was necessary to ensure the safety of vendors and patrons.
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  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Farmers Market to close Saturday

Hurricane Irma has caused the first weather-related cancellation of the downtown farmers market in more than a decade.

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Ben Delaney rows during the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
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  • September 7, 2017
Former Sarasota Crew rower makes U.S.roster for 2017 World Rowing Championships

He won a national championship with the Crew in 2013.

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Riverview wideout Stephon Turner takes a short pass upfield for a score.
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  • September 7, 2017
Irma and previous storms put damper on football season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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