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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast president and CEO Kamala Martinez with her husband, Joe.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • April 26, 2025
Bigs and Littles celebrated at Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Spring Soiree

The dinner featured a silent auction to raise money for the nonprofit.

  • Black Tie
Laura Stuart and Rosemarie Poplin
    By
  • Lori Sax
  • April 26, 2025
En Plein Air Wine Dinner delights Sarasota Art Museum supporters

The evening featured a South Africa-inspired meal paired with wines curated by Michael Klauber of Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
The patrol that found Longboat's first nest of 2025 included Connie Schindewolf, Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Benjamin Jameson, and Sam DiGiammarino.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 26, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch discovers island's first nest of 2025

The loggerhead sea turtle nest was found by volunteer beach patrollers the morning of April 26.

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  • News
131 MAIN Restaurant's Aperol spritz ($14) is made with prosecco, Aperol liqueur, club soda and orange.
    By
  • Emma Burke
  • April 26, 2025
Bid season goodbye with the best Aperol spritzes and appetizers in town

Head to these Sarasota rooftop bars and outdoor eateries for one last toast.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Vicente Rivera, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Maryland, which has a 9% acceptance rate.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 26, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High senior ready to begin career at US Naval Academy

Vicente Rivera says he loves structure so a military academy is a great fit.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bird Key Yacht Club is pausing construction on its new clubhouse for 90 days to address significant budget increases.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 26, 2025
Price uptick leads to pause in Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota gave away 100 trees in about an hour on Friday at The Bay Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2025
Sarasota adds 50 trees to giveaway event

First-come, first-served event resumes at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Honorée Nancy Roucher with her granddaughter Zoe Schuver.
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • April 25, 2025
Sarasota Jewish Theatre honors Nancy Roucher's legacy in the arts

The organization celebrated the longtime arts advocate at a luncheon also featuring a performance by the Michael Ross Quartet.

  • Black Tie
Bob Mazuruk joins the volunteers helping to replace the damaged pews at Longboat Island Chapel on April 22.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • April 25, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel builds resilience against future storms

From replacing flood-damaged pews to installing a new metal roof, the church that sustained damage from Hurricane Helene is guarding against future challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy and Anna Mignery opened The Thrivery in February.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 25, 2025
New cafe brings pure juices, superfoods to Lakewood Ranch

Andy and Anna Mignery share their health journey by providing clean eating choices at The Thrivery in Center Point.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A rendering of the Baltimore Orioles' planned $23 million player development facility at Ed Smith Stadium
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2025
Sarasota County faces deficit in baseball stadium fund by 2027

Projected to spend all of its fund balance on maintenance of its two spring training stadiums, Sarasota County is working on a plan to replenish its reserves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Monique was feisty and ready to get to the ocean as staff released the loggerhead sea turtle on April 23.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 25, 2025
Mote releases two rehabbed loggerhead sea turtles off Lido Key

Sub-adult turtles Grimm and Monique were rescued after showing signs of red tide toxicity. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium rehabilitated the pair over several weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The weekend-long event takes place at three beaches in south Sarasota County and three in north Sarasota County – explaining the trifecta portion of the event title.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2025
Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parrish 2-year-old Faris Akel decided to look through the holes of the giant Connect 4 game instead of playing the traditional way at UTC Kids Club Wednesday.
    By
  • Madison Bierl
  • April 24, 2025
UTC Kids Club: Gameland offers small children a host of activities

Geared toward children under 6, the event is hosted at The Green at UTC on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 24, 2025
Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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