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Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 22, 2023
Man dies in single-car crash on Tara Boulevard in Bradenton

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the Tuesday afternoon wreck.

  • East County
  • News
Anastasiia Kornieieva, co-founder Pedro Reis and Maryna Tkachenko
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 21, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory connects supporters and stars at dinner

The Circus Arts Conservatory's top talent mingled with supporters at the Impresario Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Black Tie
Driftwood Beach Home & Garden hosts a class in the garden.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 21, 2023
Garden classes bloom at Driftwood Beach

Classes are scheduled throughout March and April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lincoln Marine built this home on the banks of the Braden River in 1920 and it still stands today.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 21, 2023
Heritage Days runs through March in Manatee County

Jiggs Landing offers special boat tours of historical spots during the annual monthlong celebration of Manatee's history.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cat Depot Humane Educator Ellie Levine brings Winney to kids to be petted.
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • February 21, 2023
Cat University teaches kids lessons on all things cat

Cat Depot Community Center held Cat University to teach students the basics of cat caretaking while having fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town has one free level two charging station available to drivers at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 21, 2023
Electric vehicles spark conversation on Longboat

The conversation has returned as the town debates how best to serve residents with electric vehicles.

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  • News
This Country Club home at 6931 Brier Creek Court sold for $1.36 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,054 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 6-10 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Brier Creek Court tops the week's sales at $1.36 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Dance company Ailey II visits the Van Wezel Thursday, Feb. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 23 to March 1

Enjoy the best arts and entertainment events in Sarasota and Bradenton happening this week.

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  • Things To Do
A beached dolphin, a wandering dog and an injured snowy egret
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 21, 2023
A beached dolphin, a wandering dog and an injured snowy egret

Police spoke with a construction worker about a noise complaint, but they were only getting equipment for a project off-island. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Angel Davila said a padel court is 20 meters long, or approximately 66 feet, and 10 meters wide, or approximately 33 feet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2023
Palm Aire courts a growing racket sport in padel

The Sarasota country club is the first and only private club in Florida to offer a padel court.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • February 21, 2023
Longboat couple encourages safety online and in-person

Mike and Lynn Madden are co-founders of Center for Aging Resources and Enrichment, a New York-based program focused on the well-being of retirees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynne Short and Izzy wear matching pirate costumes.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Bird Key dogs fundraise for Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event raised over $4,000 to go to Nate's capital campaign. The rescue is seeking $10 million to expand their facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kolter Hospitality intends to demolish the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota and rebuild it into a Thompson-branded hotel.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns Sarasota business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Honorees Rabbi Michael and Nancy Eisenstat
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 20, 2023
Temple Beth Israel celebrates 44 years on Longboat

The anniversary party was held on Feb. 19 at Michael's On East.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
3. Lakewood Ranch's Regan Kelly (22) slide tackles the ball away from Steinbrenner's Aaliyah Pitts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 20, 2023
Mustangs girls soccer players reflect after regional final loss

The Lakewood Ranch High team says they have plenty of positive memories from a season that ended short of the state semifinals.

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