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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
Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7. A Star of David was spray painted on an outside wall of Faith United Church of Christ some time around July 4. The pastor discovered it on Friday, July 5, while walking to work from the bus stop.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Roy throws punches during his Rock Steady Boxing class.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota gym's boxing program helps participants fight Parkinson's

One man credits the program with recovering his confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A lionfish captured during the Lionfish Derby and the many small fish found in its stomach (courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 13, 2015
Mote goes lionfishing

Mote Marine Laboratory's second annual Lionfish Derby aimed to reduce the invasive lionfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 2, 2011
Wave Runners post impressive finishes

Thirty members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners swim team swam more than 165 events at the Area 3/5 Championship Swim Meet March 19-20 in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 13, 2016
Cops Corner 1.14.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Angelo Pizzo, screenwriter of "Hoosiers" and "Rudy," went behind the camera for the first time as director for his newest sports feature film, "My All American."
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • September 16, 2015
Angelo Pizzo, writer and director, screens latest film "My All American"

Writer and director Angelo Pizzo, the screenwriter of "Hoosiers," "Rudy" and "The Game of Their Lives," sat down at the Ringling College of Art and Design and screened his directorial debut "My All American."

  • Arts + Culture
Filip Svoboda.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2017
Czech Republic native becomes soccer standout at Out-of-Door Academy

The 'scoring machine' moved to the United States four years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
Elena Tomeo Cassella is the new executive director for The Foundation for Dreams.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2016
New executive director provides strength at Foundation for Dreams

Education, fundraising top goals for new director Elena Tomeo Cassella.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 7, 2010
OBITUARY: Kenneth Holmok

Kenneth Holmok, 83, owned commercial heating-and-cooling and awning companies in Cleveland.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. David Marshall is currently the assistant principal at Horizons Academy.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 3, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School principal candidates address discipline, parents' concerns

Candidates Craig Little and Dr. David Marshall met with faculty members, students and their parents at a community forum July 2, to determine the next Lakewood Ranch High principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A person reported a man knocked on his door and said he was an Army Ranger and needed a ride. When the person closed the door, the man started yelling and eventually left.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson, 74, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 16, 2009
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2015
MY VIEW | How to solve the traffic congestion

Build an underpass at U.S. 41 and the Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Sharks swimmer Austin Katz finished fifth in the 200-meter backstroke at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials July 1.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota's Austin Katz looks to 2020

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Cops Corner

Police caught a Bradenton man with a stone crab and four blue crabs in a bucket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Michael Klauber with Robert and Marilyn Eisenbeis. Photo by Cliff Roles.
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 20, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

And the winners are ... ; Love of the opera leads to love; Toasting Trupiano; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
A Siesta Key crosswalk lighting project is out for bids
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 21, 2013
Jan. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Kiwanis Club selects Hogle for Citizen of the Year; Siesta Key crosswalk lighting project out for bids; Sarasota city commissioners will discuss wayfinding project; Black Tie weekend roundup

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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