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The home at 580 Birdie Lane was built in 1968. It has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,504 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 6, 2022
Birdie Lane home sells for more than $4 million

A home on Birdie Lane tops sales this week at more than $4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
ODA junior Tyler Beck is ranked No. 3 in FHSAA Class 1A's boys pole vault.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
ODA junior ranks third in Class 1A boys pole vault

ODA junior Tyler Beck aims to soar to a state medal in the pole vault.

  • East County
  • Sports
Two homes are proposed to be built on the subdivided land at 597 Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 6, 2022
Commission delivers initial OK to Buttonwood project

Master drainage plan part of proposal for two homes and subsequent commercial development to the north.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kaytlin and John Dangaran are giving Bistro a family feel.
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • April 6, 2022
Area chef continues her culinary odyssey at museum eatery

Chef Kaytlin Dangaran learned her craft in trendy Italian kitchens in New York and San Francisco, and now she's excelling at running Bistro at the Sarasota Art Museum.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club WGA had 171 players participate in its Spring Member-Member event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 6, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch Country Club's WGA has fun on the course

The association is centered around competition, but is mostly about camaraderie.

  • East County
  • Sports
Health and Human Services Director Chuck Henry says the advisory council will be "a conduit for public information." (File photo)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 6, 2022
County to use $2.5 million in ARPA funds toward mental health services

The new Behavioral Health Advisory Council will be Sarasota County's resource for information and funding on mental health, homelessness and welfare services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
James Satcher hosts the March 31 town hall at the Rocky Bluff Branch Library.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 5, 2022
After favoritism found in Manatee County government, focus turns to transparency

Leaders say more town hall meetings and timely agendas are the keys to improving transparency to the community.

  • East County
  • News
Lucas Anthony.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
East County Athlete of the Week: Lucas Anthony

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore leads the Mustangs with 51 goals as of April 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2022 and 2023 USRowing Masters National Championships. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
Traffic moves through Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 5, 2022
Town survey drives point home about traffic

Longboat's annual opinion-finding project makes clear town residents' frustrations over off-island roadwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 5, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An early start — on noise

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jayden O'Neal and Sarah Dipasquale, who are seniors at Braden River High School, look forward to going to prom together after the school not being able to host a prom for the past two years due to the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 5, 2022
East Bradenton high schoolers excited to be hosting proms once again

Lakewood Ranch High and Braden River High students are thrilled a traditional prom is back.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch's Lydia Kaeyer says she felt she had to express her feelings about Russia's invasion of the Ukraine through her paintings. Her work is on display at the ComCenter in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 5, 2022
ComCenter of Lakewood Ranch hosts art exhibit

Lakewood Ranch Art League presents 75 paintings that range from elephants and abstract to support for Ukraine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Greenpal vendor completes lawn service. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 5, 2022
New freelancing app brings efficiency to Sarasota landscaping projects

Greenpal, the "Uber of landscaping,” launched in the city in mid-March.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota Bay Watch members gathering before the release of clams on Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Ronda Ryan)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • April 4, 2022
Sarasota Bay Watch releasing 1 million water-cleaning clams into bay

Organization first examines bottom Sarasota Bay to find best places for the shellfish.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 4, 2022
The Paradise Center celebrates sixth fundraiser

The event fell on April Fool's Day, so many guests showed up as their most foolish selves.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phase one work is bounded by Palm Avenue (top), Orange Avenue (bottom) and Mound Street (right).
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Straussfeld and Lauren Proctor-Brown of the Ocala team greet the fans at the Sarasota Polo Club before Sunday's title game of the Women's Challenge.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2022
Plenty of thrills during Women's Challenge at Sarasota Polo Club

Power Group beats Ocala for Women's Challenge title at Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kettle of Fish's Greg Polous on electric guitar, Dana Lawrence on acoustic guitar, and Todd Adams on keys, entertain the Music on Main crowd.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 3, 2022
Thousands catch Fish at Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

Popular band Kettle of Fish has them dancing in the streets.

  • East County
  • News
Ricardo Acevedo, a college and career counselor, addresses seniors who received a $10,000 scholarship. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 2, 2022
Nine Lakewood Ranch students get a boost with $10,000 scholarships

Picerne Family Foundation presents grants to Lakewood Ranch High School seniors.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 2, 2022
Pet owners paws for weekend festival

Dogs take center stage at Get Your Mutt Movin' dog walk and expo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 2, 2022
Science takes flight at radio-controlled car races

The seventh annual event, conducted by Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab, attracts about 160 students on nearly 60 teams.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Karen MacKay prepares to board with Jamie VanDenson and Kim Boyd, already on board.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2022
Longboat friends take a surprise pirate cruise

Tennis enthusiast raises money for the Red Cross with a secret trip for her friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 1, 2022
County considers higher tourist-tax rate

Sarasota County passed the threshold in 2021 for state certification as a High Tourism Impact County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Kronus says goodbye to her aunt, Sade Toseeya Geoux, during a "You Urned It" ceremony on Kingfisher Lake.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 1, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Kingfisher Lake becomes top cremation depository in Florida

"You Urned It" finds a final resting spot at Waterside Place at Lakewood Ranch.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 1, 2022
Tidewell Foundation hosts 13th annual Signature Luncheon

The event focused on connection and the 2021 merge with Empath Health.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch's Jacob and Grace Lopez will be part of the inaugural class at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • April 1, 2022
Families excited about new opportunities at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

The K-12 charter school, which opens in August, already has a waitlist for every grade it offers.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cascades' Marsha Bloomfield looks through the clothes available for sale. Bloomfield already had purchased the clothes she modeled during the fashion show.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • March 31, 2022
Cascades of Sarasota Women's Club hosts benefit fashion show

After two years of pandemic cancellations, Cascades of Sarasota Women's Club hosts its annual fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Manatees owe $125,000 after bad Super Bowl prediction

Complicated parlay bet could have helped finance Mote aquarium.

  • April Fools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Tatiana Ortiz captured this view of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 31

Deb Carver captured this photo of “Darwin,” a dolphin that frequents the seawall on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2022
East County weather page photo: March 31

Jeannie Harvey captured this squirrel having a snack in Heritage Harbour Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 31, 2022
St. Mary Catholic Church Women's Guild welcomes new members

Leadership held a luncheon with 17 new members in attendance to meet and greet with longterm members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 31, 2022
Friars golfers get together for 28th anniversary

The Longboat Key golfers haven't met in two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Galbi, or grilled ribs, are one of Dokko's favorite items on the menu.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 31, 2022
Korê Steakhouse to bring Korean food and culture to Waterside Place

The new Korean restaurant brings no-tipping policy to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Lunch, anyone?
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 31, 2022
APRIL FOOL: Roundabout restaurant coming to Sarasota's bayfront

First-of-its-kind project designed to help traffic feature pay for itself.

  • April Fools
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