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An preliminary rendering shows the proposed Mote aquarium at Nathan Benderson Park.
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teri Hansen presents Jeff Hazelton with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • October 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Next Big THINK

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held The Next Big Think event Thursday, Oct. 10, at Michael's On East. Lucid Global was presented with the STEM Smart Innovation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 23, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Helping out with medical calls

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: March

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta bike safety advocates say the narrow streets and crowded sidewalks in the Village pose a challenge for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Siesta Key cyclists push for safer rides

Considering the volume of bicycle activity on Siesta Key, a group of residents wants to help people bike smarter — and perhaps improve the biking conditions on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
East County sports roundup: 04.06.17
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.06.17

East County sports roundup: 04.06.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Massimiliano Marra submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Weekly Winner: The Red Eye

Massimiliano Marra submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local Musician Chris Otto plays Monday, Jan. 28, at The Local Bean. File photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Sunday jazz

The Local Bean will host Afternoon Sunday Jazz at The Bean from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 10, at 5138 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Frank and Mary Ann Dorwart check out at table, which hides a wine rack, which will be raffled at the Tropical Nights fundraiser.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 20, 2016
The Wheels keep turning in Manatee County

Meals on Wheels Plus prepares for annual fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
Sue Steverson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach on Bradenton Beach.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sneak Peak

Sue Steverson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Moderate Chop

Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Nolan Middle School girls team won the Manatee County District Championship 3-0 over Buffalo Creek on Dec. 9.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 12, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.12.16

A middle school soccer title and basketball tournament victories highlight the weekend in East County.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By The Insider |
  • April 10, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/10 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Former Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson has been a member of the Heritage Harbour South CDD for about two years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD welcomes new leadership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD elected Michelle Patterson as its chairwoman at the Dec. 2 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
(From left to right): Isaac Brownman, Allen Parsons and Tom Harmer.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat leaders set to make waves in 2018

A crop of new government officials and non-profit volunteers are among those best poised to impact the island in the upcoming year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Octavio Ortiz, general manager of The Mall at University Center, with Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club President Trish Newman
  • By Jean Muccini |
  • February 19, 2014
Ranch Women's Club meeting benefits HOPE

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club held its monthly meeting Feb. 13 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 1, 2017
University Park plans golf skills tune-up clinics

June will feature four clinics, each with a different focus.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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