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Mote Marine Laboratory has begun bringing in the deceased dolphins and investigating the cause of the deaths. Photo courtesy Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By David Conway |
  • August 9, 2018
Mote recovers nine dead dolphins on county shores

Mote Marine Laboratory is working with partners to investigate the deceased dolphins, two of which were reported on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark and Connie Gellner made the donation of their building at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Kick-Off Bash last week.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy image
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2011
Vehicle recovered from pond off Lena Road

A stolen Ford F450 was discovered in a pond off Lena Road on Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A "rake" is used to clean up fish kills on Longboat Key beaches.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 5, 2016
Red tide begins to disperse after causing a stink

On the north end of the island, fish kills and red tide smells remained prevalent over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 18, 2016
Siesta Beach nabs No. 3 ranking in TripAdvisor awards

A year after topping the Travelers’ Choice Award for the best U.S. beach, Siesta Key is again recognized as a frontrunner for the distinction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Players Centre for Performing Arts is selling its Tamiami Trail home as it prepares to move to Lakewood Ranch.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 20, 2017
City moves ahead with Players Centre negotiations

On Monday, the City Commission unanimously empowered City Manager Tom Barwin to negotiate the potential purchase of the bayfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The play’s characters commiserate during a costume party. Courtesy photo
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 29, 2018
Players Centre's warm comedy sparkles with the spirit of Anton Chekhov

'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' hits the stage at Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes, right, grins after smooching a 10-week-old pig for the students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 15, 2011
Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 27, 2018
Ruth (Bateman) Sousa

Ruth (Bateman) Sousa, age 96, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 29, 2020
2020 Election Recommendations: The amendments

As always, many of the proposed constitutional amendments sound good, but they aren’t.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 20, 2011
Club founder cooks up healthy eating program

Susan Morin is on a mission to teach kids healthy eating habits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Last year, the Manatee County School District's total revenue increased $15.50 million from 2013.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 9, 2015
Manatee County School Board to review 2014 financial statements

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 10, the Manatee County School District will discuss its financial standings, through Dec. 31, 2014.

  • East County
  • Schools
This aerial photograph shows Riverside Preserve, located on 45.5 acres immediately east of Williams Road, from Upper Manatee River Road north to the Manatee River. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Construction begins on riverside community

M/I Homes expects to start sales in Riverside Preserve in February.

  • East County
  • News
Dolly Jacobs, co-founder of Circus Arts Conservatory and lifelong circus artist and aerialist, will perform live at 8 p.m. on Friday Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C. as a part of this year's NEA Heritage Fellowship awards.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 29, 2015
Dolly Jacobs to perform live for the National Endowment for the Arts

As a recipient of this year's NEA National Heritage Fellowship, Jacobs along with 10 other artists will perform live and streamed nationwide at 8 p.m. October 2 from Washington, D.C.

  • Arts + Culture
Around seven sculptures will be on display at Mote. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 26, 2017
Mote to display artistic sea debris

The sculptures are made out of sea debris found on the Oregon coastline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chairwoman Marie Avery with committee members Shawna Hickscranston and JoAnn Strutt
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dine, Dance and Donate

Guests gathered at Fete Ballroom Thursday, Oct. 10, for a silent auction event benefiting All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 11, 2018
Music Compound to open second location near downtown Sarasota

The Park East neighborhood location of Music Compound is the second in Sarasota and is set to open in late September next to The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

  • Arts + Culture
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