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Greta the Great White Shark is one of seven marine-debris sculptures in Mote's newest exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 7, 2017
Mote ready to talk trash with new exhibit

Mote's newest exhibit, 'Sea Debris: Awareness through Art,' opens to the public Saturday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Morales
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2014
Santa: Sarasota's newest snowbird?

Now that all the presents have been delivered and the cookies eaten, the jolly man in red could surely use a break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bradenton's Shannon Murphy, a dental hygiene student, cleans the teeth of Sarasota's Robin Salisbury during the 2016 RAM event. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 18, 2017
Volunteer healthcare providers needed for medical event

Remote Area Medical returns to MTC in November.

  • East County
  • News
George Adley
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 18, 2012
'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

'Best In Show Gala: The ARCAdemy Awards, A Tribute to the Best Animal Films of All Time'

  • Black Tie
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 16, 2013
Seasons 52 restaurant coming to mega mall

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar developed by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants Inc., announced Friday it will open a new location at the Mall at University Town Center, when it opens in Oct. 2014.

  • East County
  • News
Birgit Passler Cox
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 1, 2019
Birgit Passler Cox

Birgit Passler Cox, Age 75, left this world for a better one on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, peacefully at her home in Longboat Key, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • September 20, 2016
Giving Challenge features a red carpet

The Humane Society and Sea of Strength hosted the Giving Challenge at Kona Grill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Hospital Board

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Pyle celebrated the completion of his 3,144-mile run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project at Fit2Run.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 30, 2012
Ultramarathon runner John Pyle returns to Sarasota

After an 83-day, 3,144-mile run to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, John Pyle returns to Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Contractors are also working on Upper Manatee River Road.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 4, 2016
Waterlefe gate closure ends

Residents again have two access points into the community.

  • East County
  • News
Kevin Henault, center, stands with some of his employees who are military veterans. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 5, 2014
Business owner maintains workforce military roots

Veteran business owner Kevin Henault finds his best employees in former military men and women.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 29, 2018
Art Ovation Hotel debuts new exhibits by artists from around the world

The new installation at Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota features three exhibits by artists from Venezuela, Germany and Cuba — Ulrich Mannchen, Jan C. Schlegel, Jose Margulis and more.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 11, 2009
Rothenberg qualifies for fourth term

The town of Longboat Key will have at least three contested commission seat races this March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Unit 501 at 1301 Main St. was built in 2016. It has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,912 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 1, 2020
Main Street condo sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Bullock assumed the role of town manager in November.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2012
Bullock gets high marks from commission

The new town manager received mostly fours and fives on his first quarterly evaluation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Morgan Cummins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

The Lakewood Ranch High senior softball catcher, who is committed to LSU, talks reaching the final four and her love of reading.

  • East County
  • Sports
Morgan Cummins.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 16, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

East County Athlete of the Week: Morgan Cummins

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 25, 2018
Mote celebrates relationship with Israel

At a lunch and learn event on Jan. 23, Mote patrons learned about Mote’s history of marine science in Israel in celebration of Israel turning 70 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 2, 2015
Troubled South Trail building sees new life

A new owner is planning to demolish the partially-built structure at 4420 S. Tamiami Trail, following a $685,000 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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