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  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2017
ODA prepares Siesta Key campus for Hurricane Irma

School staff and students spent the morning fortifying doors and entrances with sand bags.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office released this photo of a suspected bank robber.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2017
Bradenton bank robbed

Man takes undisclosed amount of cash, flees in van

  • East County
  • News
A two-property deal including 7858 Sanderling Road sold for $9 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2017
Two Siesta Key properties sell for $9 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 15007 Camargo Place in Lakewood Ranch tops all residential real estate transactions this week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $872,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2017
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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 8, 2017
Florida Highway Patrol reports traffic 'flowing'

FHP suggests residents monitor Emergency Operation Center reports.

  • East County
  • News
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.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 8, 2017
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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High football sails past Booker High

The Sailors' Battie brothers combined for 285 offensive yards.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The forecasted path of Hurricane Irma has tracked slightly westward in the latest National Hurricane Center model.
    By
  • David Conway
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two local schools walk away from Thursday night with big wins.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.17

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2017
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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents wait to see what type of impact Hurricane Irma is going to have on the island they call home.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Siesta Key under mandatory evacuation orders

County officials expect storm surge from Hurricane Irma may lead to evacuations from the Key.

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

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 7, 2017
Update: Longboat residents ordered to evacuate

Longboat Key is under a hurricane watch that begins at Anclote Island and covers the southern half of Florida to Sebastian Inlet on the Atlantic Coast.

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

Jeannie Sparks photographed this black bird at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 60,000 sandbags were distributed by Manatee County on Wednesday.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 7, 2017
Manatee County issues voluntary evacuation

Those in low-lying areas and mobile homes urged to seek shelter.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 7

Carole Sullivan photographed this sunset at River Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County can expect bad weather from Hurricane Irma on Sunday.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 7

Elizabeth Neupert photographed this rainbow on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police responded to the shooting on Siesta Key on Tuesday.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
UPDATE: Man charged in Siesta Key Village shooting incident

The man shot a pellet gun out of an apartment above Big Olaf Creamery during an argument with a man on the street, deputies say.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key and St. Armands places of worship are canceling weekend services. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2017
Longboat Key congregations cancel weekend services

A few congregations have canceled services and will close for the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The county is working with local, state and federal partners to prepare for Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • David Conway
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Sept. 6, residents waited in line for sandbags for hours. On Sept. 7, only sand was available.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 7, 2017
Town of Longboat Key offering sand to residents

Residents should bring proof of residency to the Broadway Street beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota resident sets her sights on research to fight cancer

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano said the cancellation was necessary to ensure the safety of vendors and patrons.
    By
  • David Conway
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben Delaney rows during the 2011 World Rowing Junior Championships. Photo courtesy USRowing.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • 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.

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

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 7, 2017
Among the safest places in Florida from hurricanes

We've missed a direct hit for the past 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Austin Katz. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.07.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jack Koscho.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jack Koscho

The Cardinal Mooney senior QB talks the Ringling Redskins and the 'Transformers' movies.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
June winner: Gordon Silver captured this shot of a bald eagle ready to do some afternoon fishing in a Lakewood Ranch pond.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2017
Your weather and nature photo contest winners

Keep track of June, July and August winners here!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two properties at 316 Beach Road recently sold for $1,725,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota Beach properties sell for $1,725,000

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 21-25.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Some Siesta Key residents hope local officials would be more responsive to issues along State Road 758.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 7, 2017
County, state consider Siesta road swap

The Florida Department of Transportation is discussing a deal that would cede control of Midnight Pass Road and Siesta Drive to local governments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jesse Coleman installs plywood on his windows in preparation for Hurricane Irma.
  • By David Conway & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 7, 2017
Officials, residents brace for the worst from Hurricane Irma

With the storm's path still uncertain, Sarasota is diligently preparing for Hurricane Irma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is confident its plans will produce a high quality Lift Station 87, depicted in this rendering — but the project likely won't be done until 2020, at least.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 7, 2017
The long, costly saga of Lift Station 87

Originally envisioned as an 18-month, $8.5 million project, building Lift Station 87 will take more than a decade — and potentially more than $50 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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