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  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 25, 2016
Meet Mote’s otterly endearing new animals

Mote Marine Aquarium's newest exhibit "Otters and Their Waters," will debut tomorrow, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • August 21, 2013
Big Cat Habitat to county: Stop the flooding

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on the county's radar for three years, and little has been done.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 6, 2013
Stingrays shuffle near Longboat Key beaches

Sting injuries were on the rise in October, making a day at the beach painful for some visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 24, 2025
Work on Butterfly Garden restoration gets underway

Volunteers showed up this week to replant the Butterfly Garden at Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key, and they're starting work on the wider park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 28, 2026
It's no yoke! 600 children scoop 10,000 eggs at Eggstravaganza

The annual event is hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and sponsored by Grace Community Church in Waterside.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 7, 2021
Governor commends Manatee County's COVID-19 vaccination program

Manatee County begins preregistration pool signups for COVID-19 vaccine Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 5, 2021
Music on Main cancelled in Lakewood Ranch

Tonight's return of Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch washed out by rain.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 22, 2021
Sarasota triathletes compete at Siesta Key

The annual competition was held Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 16, 2022
2023 US Masters Swimming Summer National Championship coming to Sarasota

The championship will be held Aug. 2-6, 2023, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 19, 2022
Key Niners celebrate season with closing luncheon

After playing golf since October, the nine-hole golf association is hanging up the clubs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2022
Barks and Brews event in Sarasota benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

The event at The Green at UTC featured adoptable dogs, craft brews and live music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 17, 2022
Tara Golf and Country Club brings back San Gennaro Festival

Residents learned more about Italy through food, trivia and music.

  • East County
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  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 8, 2021
Wired at Nathan Benderson Park

Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally captivates Sarasota audience

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Surely we jest!

Welcome to our first April Fools' issue!

  • Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 29, 2012
Meetings set for school rebuild

The Sarasota County School District will hold meetings next week to collect public input about plans to rebuild Sarasota High School.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 30, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Barbara Glanz

One appetizer Barbara Glanz makes "Artichokes Adored," a simple recipe that is easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan |
  • July 27, 2011
Deal Us In: Special skills can aid in bridge win

Bunny Roland, of Traverse City, Mich., proves that she has the special skills to win at this duplicate bridge game.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 30, 2012
March 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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