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President and CEO Michael Crosby was quiet regarding plans to move Mote's aquarium, with the fundraising campaign instead focused on growing the organization's research capability.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2015
Mote announces $50 million fundraising push

As Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates its 60th anniversary, the organization has unveiled a fundraising campaign to help grow over the next 5 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • January 23, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Cake'

In her new film, "Cake," Jennifer Aniston gives a fearless performance as a woman whose life is in ruins.

  • Arts + Culture
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' runs through Aug. 4, at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • July 29, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'

It's very rare when a director takes a rock-solid, classic musical and writes new bookends for it, but Venice Theatre's Brad Wages has placed a cherry on top of the psychedelic sundae that is 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'

  • Arts + Culture
 Jeffrey Plunkett and Larissa Klinger. Photo by Brian Braun.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • August 2, 2013
REVIEW: 'South Beach Babylon'

Contemporary, award-winning playwright Michael McKeever's play, 'South Beach Babylon,' is about the age-old conflict between art and commerce.

  • Arts + Culture
Tony Barrett and Rob Riganati, both Sarasota County firemen, serve on the Heroes Welcome Home board of directors, which brainstorms new fundraising ideas during monthly meetings.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Veteran starts charity to help fellow soldiers

Tony Barrett started Heroes Welcome Home, a charity that aims to help veterans fulfill their dreams of home ownership.

  • East County
  • News
The new 2.8-mile North Cattlemen Road extension includes two bridges.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 29, 2013
Cattlemen Road Extension opens

Sarasota County officials opened the North Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

The Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass a resolution at its regular meeting tonight that will rescind a site plan amendment for Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 12, 2013
Lore: Mann became first Longboat Key homesteader in 1891

Thomas Mann received 144.47 acres in the present-day Longbeach Village through the Homestead Act of 1862.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Holly Rizzo and William E. Masuck star in "Miss Saigon." Courtesy.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • April 10, 2013
Theater Review: 'Miss Saigon'

More than 20 years since its Broadway debut, "Miss Saigon" remains emotionally affecting.

  • Arts + Culture
"The East"
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 22, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The East'

The politically thrilling new film, "The East," is about gray areas.

  • Arts + Culture
A Philadelphia neighborhood's flower baskets serve as an example of the desired project. Courtesy photo
  • By David Conway |
  • August 7, 2014
Downtown Improvement District mulls cultivating flower baskets

The group is interested in decorating light poles throughout the downtown area with flower baskets, but questions remain about cost and design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 11, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words among Colony parties

Unicorp is offering owners four options to deed their units, but Association President Jay Yablon calls it "an attempted hostile takeover."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Other items on the agenda for today's meeting include proposed uses for commercial space at the State Street garage and a downtown business' application for valet parking.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 18, 2014
Commissioners to discuss Palm Avenue streetscape

During the evening session of todayĆ¢€™s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will consider the future of a downtown palm grove that businesses say causes flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
Neal plans Indigo, new Lakewood Ranch community

Neal Communities plans to continue growth in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
ila dad
  • By Ila Edwards |
  • June 9, 2014
Cheers to Dad

Cheers to Dad

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Bob Gault |
  • June 25, 2014
My View: Taxpayers deserve due diligence on utility poles

Commissioners erred when they decided not to bury utility lines while most Longboat Key property owners are away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 5, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Joe'

Nicolas Cage is back on top of his game in the new film, 'Joe.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 3, 2014
SMR firms up a new athletic center design

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to renovate and expand center with a $2.3 million project.

  • East County
  • News
Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby is seeking a commitment from the city to the organization's plans for a bayfront aquarium.
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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