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The home at 156 Givens St. on Siesta Key was built in 2008. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,946 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Braden River High seniors Phung Tran, McKenna Upthegrove and Natalie Valentine are grateful to have a graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Hats off to Braden River High seniors at graduation in Bradenton

Braden River High seniors are thankful for graduation after a year of lost memories.

  • East County
  • News
The success of the Siesta Key Breeze is one reason city officials are optimistic about the prospect of a trolley service linking downtown to St. Armands and Lido Key. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2021
Downtown group balks at Lido trolley funding request

As the city plots a multimillion-dollar transit route linking the mainland and barrier islands, downtown property owners are skeptical the project will benefit them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller says the community support he has received has energized him for the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Community Support energizes Sarasota Polo Club owners

James Miller says he can't wait for the 2021-22 Sarasota Polo Club season

  • East County
  • Opinion
Dogs that go to the "Pups at Premier" event at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch June 5 will find plenty of activities. File photo
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Premier Sports Campus hosts pups in Lakewood Ranch

Doggy event at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will support animal rescues.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
While most East County homes don't have a huge risk of flooding, even in a hurricane, county officials say homeowners can make sure they are more prepared for high winds, such as those from Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Be alert: It's hurricane season in Lakewood Ranch, too

Manatee County alert system sends localized hurricane notifications

  • East County
  • News
Bruce Mahnke, the owner and manager of McGrath’s Irish Ale House and Ed’s Tavern, said the typical drop-off in customers that typically happens before May has not yet begun.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Business brisk on Lakewood Main Street

Lakewood Main Street business owners expecting busier-than-usual summer

  • East County
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Angela Lindsey and Shriya Balu. Photo by Liz Ramos.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Class act at Mona Jain Middle School in Lakewood Ranch

Mona Jain Middle School student receives surprise award in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Preserve Golf Club General Manager Tim McGonegal said the golf course is undergoing a "mini-renovation" after years of steady deterioration. The course should be complete by Nov. 1.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Facelift underway at Tara's Preserve Golf Club in Bradenton

Golf course renovation, new social events among changes at The Preserve Golf Club

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2021
East County weather page photo: June 3

Darlene Edelman captured the beauty of the Braden River while kayaking in East County.

  • East County
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Philip and Susan Morris sold their home at 16006 Foremast Place in the Lake Club to Tryn and Cindy Stimart, of Lakewood Ranch, for $3.6 million. Photo courtesy of Realtor Barbara Najmy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2021
Lake Club home tops Lakewood Ranch/east Bradenton area sales at $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton areas.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
School District of Manatee County families and Manatee County residents protest the school district's mask mandate before the School Board of Manatee County's meeting.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

School District of Manatee County drops mask mandate

  • East County
  • News
Faust DeLazzer, a science teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, asks his students if they're prepared for their exam.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
The final bell for Lakewood Ranch High couple

Two Lakewood Ranch High teachers retire from education after 46 years.

  • East County
  • Schools
Hilton Hudson, a junior at the Out-of-Door Academy, says learning about brain health through the Brain Health Scholars program will help him when he pursues a career as a neurosurgeon.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Brain Health Scholar program a smart choice in Lakewood Ranch

Inaugural east Bradenton participants say they experienced many benefits from the Brain Health Scholar program.

  • East County
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Kaylen Rivers, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, is Harvard bound.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
ODA grad bound for Ivy League

Taylor Emmons Scholarship recipient headed to Harvard after ODA career.

  • East County
  • News
First grader Jordan McCarte listens intently as her reading buddy, Gia Giangrante, who is a fifth grader, reads "The Invisible Boy." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Manatee County Commissioners irked by proposed school property tax referendum

School Board of Manatee County and Manatee County Commissioners disagree on election date for 1-mill property tax vote.

  • East County
  • News
Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates President and CEO Tomás Herrera-Mishler and Southface Institute Science Advisor Charles Reith stand with a pile of mulch that will soon be used as the foundation for a microforest.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
Nicole Britton, the director of Development, Callie Cowan, the director of programs, and Lindsey May, the store manager for The Twig in East County, are excited for the nonprofit to open its second location.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
New Twig branch in east Bradenton

The Twig serves foster children and their families in Manatee County by allowing them to "shop" for clothing.

  • East County
  • News
. More than 210,000 people in Sarasota County are fully vaccinated, and more than 48,000 have received their first dose.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 1, 2021
State moving COVID-19 vaccine clinic from Sarasota Square Mall

Vaccines will be available without appointments at Department of Health offices in downtown Sarasota, North Port.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 1, 2021
Last days of school a circus in Myakka

Myakka City Elementary School fifth graders celebrate graduation with circus performance.

  • East County
  • News
Fire department employees and Publix employees chatted when the cakes were dropped off. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 1, 2021
A slice of thanks

Publix sent their usual thank-you cakes to Longboat's first responders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 1, 2021
You Observed: Longboat Key Club tennis gets patriotic

The tennis players of the club came dressed in their Memorial Day best.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioners will place the current administration building property at 1660 Ringling Blvd. on a surplus list.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 31, 2021
County takes first step to sell administration center

The county will list the administration center property as surplus land as it prepares to move to another location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barry Gaines has seen enough film festivals to know what he likes and what he wants to leave out of GainesCon.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key IT specialist Barry Gaines launching sci-fi and fantasy film festival

Gaines hopes to give small sci-fi filmmakers and actors a chance to show themselves with GainesCon in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kevin Anselmo started Global Innovators Academy to teach students the importance of networking.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 31, 2021
Resident starts program to connect students with industry giants

Global Innovators Academy encourages students to connect with innovators and write about the advice they receive.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A topless swimmer, a frisky raccoon and very lost wallet

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 31, 2021
Summer sips continue on Longboat Key

J. McLaughlin manager Melanie Dale will continue to host Sip and Shop when requested.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Behind the gates of 612 Juan Anasco Drive are two homes built in 1998. The first has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 8,080 square feet of living area. The second has two bedrooms, one bath and 896 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2021
Bayfront property on Juan Anasco Drive sells for $7.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
All seven members of the Longboat Key Town Commission attended the May 18 workshop meeting.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 31, 2021
Town Commission could continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The Longboat Key Town Commission has used Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan McGuire and Nancy Rozance led the wave of Rotary Club members in the 2019 parade.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 31, 2021
Town leaders to decide on Freedom Fest celebration and parade

The measure is expected to be on the Town Commission's June 7 consent agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is considering a partnership with the FWC to examine four approaches to shorelines using Bayfront Park as a test area pilot study.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 31, 2021
Longboat Key considering other options after FDEP rejects wet well lining project

The town is now proposing an $180,000 Bayfront Park shoreline study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin and David Conway
  • May 31, 2021
Footbridge denied on Sarasota's bayfront

Crosswalk to close while construction progresses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Miri Hardy) Photo 1 Caption: Like all owls, Eastern screech-owls swallow small prey whole, with parts that cannot be digested, such as bones and hair, expelled as pellets.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • May 31, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern screech owl

They don't really screech, but the species is heard more often that it's seen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 30, 2021
Rowing champions crowned at Nathan Benderson Park

Sunday was the final day of the NCAA Rowing Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bradenton's Rebekah Stewart rows in the No. 1 seat for the University of Alabama's 8+ boat. Stewart and Alabama finished fifth in their Saturday heat.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 29, 2021
NCAA rowers make a splash at Nathan Benderson Park

The NCAA Rowing Championships will finish Sunday morning, and two former Sarasota Crew rowers will be in the action.

  • East County
  • Sports
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