Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
July 11, 2014

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flippered Friends

Mote Marine Laboratory's Holly West washes a baby sea turtle that was brought in after a coyote attacked its nest July 10. Sea turtles face a variety of predators while they're nesting, but Mote strives to help them by caring for any wounds, administering antibiotics and releasing them off shore when they're strong enough.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 11, 2014

Blackboard Inc. honors Sarasota schools

The award honors those in the education field who strive for excellence in teaching.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
July 10, 2014

VIDEO: Vitale makes splash for cancer

ESPN commentator Dick Vitale was drenched in ice cold water today to raise money for cancer research.

East County
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Sarasota community leaders gathered for the monthly Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, July 10, at Michael's On East. The club invited guests to meet county commission candidates Paul Caragiulo, Shannon Snyder, Pete Theisen, Steve McAllister and Alexandra Coe. Tom Tryon of the Herald Tribune served as moderator for the forum.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
July 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking luncheon July 10, at Beachhouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
July 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Networking Social

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its monthly networking social Wednesday, at the ComCenter Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

Observer Staff
July 10, 2014

Show of support

Siesta Key Hardware owners Patricia and James Hillier are bringing the island community closer together.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 10, 2014

Creative contest

Southeastern Guide Dogs has announced a T-shirt design contest for its 2015 walkathon held across the state.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 10, 2014

Growing up green

More than 80 campers experienced the beauty of nature at the S.T.E.M. Summer Camp last week in Venice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 10, 2014

National Recognition

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players, including three from Cardinal Mooney, will play this summer on LB3 National Teams, which comprise the best players from across the nation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 10, 2014

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