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Mote's Stranding Investigation Program responded to a stranded dolphin call on July 29. Photo courtesy of Mote
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 31, 2017
Mote responds to stranded Fraser's dolphin

The male dolphin was found near shore on Turtle Beach in Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Mary Cantrell spent nearly 50 years as an educator.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 13, 2015
Manatee County School Board member dies

Manatee County School Board member Dr. Mary Cantrell died July 12.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota is famous for its circus roots.
  • By David Conway |
  • February 9, 2017
City officials hope to honor circus legacy

At the behest of a local historian, the city has reached out to the operators of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in hopes of putting on one last show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida State University nursing students will come to Manatee County to provide services to patients. Image courtesy of Flickr.com.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2016
Patient care gains Seminole support

We Care Manatee and FSU will partner to provide care to low-income and uninsured patients.

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Known for her roles onstage in "Wicked" and television for "Pushing Daisies" and "Glee," Chenoweth is currently starring on Broadway in her Tony Award-nominated turn in the acclaimed revival of "On the Twentieth Century."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • June 2, 2015
Kristin Chenoweth coming to the Van Wezel

The Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress will perform on February 27, 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
Avery Kotlarczyk carries Leah Dakin during human (piggyback) barrel racing at the Ag. Olympics Feb. 23.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 2, 2016
East County FFA celebration triggers horseplay

Schools celebrate National FFA Week with games and food.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Moonshine was Mote's resident male dolphin from 2003 to earlier this year. Mote has treated 71 dolphins and whales since 1992.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 22, 2015
Mote treats dolphin in critical condition

Mote Marine Laboratory is treating an adult male dolphin that was found stranded on the east side of Tampa Bay on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian senior Brandon Bontrager led the Blazers to victory Dec. 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines:12.03.15

Sarasota Sidelines:12.03.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Assistant Superintendent of Operations Don Hall reads a story about a crocodile that thinks it's a duck.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 28, 2016
Freedom Elementary students celebrate Literacy Week

Deputy Superintendent Don Hall read children's book 'Guji Guji' to students Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 24, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour: Hoover Home

The home is at 344 Firehouse Lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 26, 2016
Girls Inc. announces 2016 Celebration Luncheon Honorees

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County will honor Aimee DeMariano Cogan with the “She Knows Where She’s Going” Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.9.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.9.2015

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
GLC Athletics founder and CEO and ODA athletic trainer Rodrick Miller drops back for a pass during last year’s game. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 13, 2015
Local greats return to the East County gridiron

The 6th annual Pros vs. Semi-Pros Charity Flag Football Game will be held May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Couple makes memories

As Phyllis Troy sits at a table at Windsor Reflections Memory Care center, a facility for Alzheimer's disease patients and individuals affected by memory impairment, she throws her hands up, as her hand of cards breaks the count of 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
Village crosswalk lighting receives green light

Merchants and residents helped design the project to aid pedestrians and cars.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing; Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy; Youth baseball tourneys coming to Sarasota

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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