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Dr. Robert Morrison's Rolls Royce was a gift from the Queen of Holland. He frequently drove it on Longboat Key and around St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 13, 2015
Morrison's insight improved vision for millions

Dr. Robert Morrison invented the soft contact lens and treated countless celebrities. His career began with the goal of being the best he could be.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 10, 2013
Caleb the turtle targets research, education

The juvenile Kemp's ridley turtle is the first of his species to get a permanent home. He could help with research at Mote Marine Laboratory and informing the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Bobbi Ray Carter and Chris Kohatsu on set at the Home Shopping Network.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Matt Walsh
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
Our View: Defund Obamacare

This is sick. No, actually it's sickening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 4, 2013
District aims to win STEM education grant

After nearly earning funding last year for a similar grant, the Manatee County School District is again a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant to fund STEM labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Herley brings extensive restaurant management experience and a zeal for experimentation to Wheat + Water Italian Kitchen.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 23, 2024
Italian American cuisine offers the best of both culinary worlds in Wheat + Water

Wheat and water may be all it takes to make pasta, but the making of Mike and Kim Herley's welcoming restaurant took a lot more.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Shannon Elyse Curry speaks at the reception
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 10, 2025
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An aerial view of Quick Point Nature Preserve.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 29, 2025
Longboat Key earns high marks in 2025 Citizen Survey

Residents continue to express high satisfaction with the quality of life, and insights show town communications remained strong throughout Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Music Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane has been a lifelong Beethoven fan. One of the things that he admires most about the German composer is the element of humanity that can be found in his work.(Courtesy photo)
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 29, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates the creative heroism of Beethoven

Jeffrey Kahane talks about upcoming 'Eroica' concert

  • Arts + Culture
The Science and Technology Society hosts student workshops.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Manatee County nonprofit promotes science and technology for all

The Science and Technology Society is open to individuals and families of all levels of understanding.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 10, 2024
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read

Kathleen Greig shares her love for diverse cuisines and recipes through her blog and debut cookbook, "Inspired Cuisine."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2024 is the 43rd year of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's sea turtle monitoring program.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 1, 2024
First sea turtle nest of 2024 recorded in Sarasota County

The sea turtle nesting season officially begins May 1, which also marks the start to Longboat Key's sea turtle ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
White Sands Cabanas after Hurricane Helene
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 21, 2024
Architecture Sarasota leads effort to repair historic buildings in wake of hurricanes

Its disaster recovery program "Restoring a Sense of Place" is helping buildings navigate challenges that include buildings code requirements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office Dive Team takes a celebratory photo after pulling a sunken minivan out of the Manatee River.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 30, 2025
Dive team extracts stubborn minivan from the Manatee River

The vehicle was so heavy with sand, three prior attempts by the Manatee Sheriff's Office divers failed.

  • East County
  • News
The proposed Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse features Old Florida architecture reminiscent of the original Gillespie Clubhouse.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2025
City Commission faces hefty agenda after June break

The Bobby Jones clubhouse, city manager search, Mira Mar rezoning and formalizing its decision about Obsidian highlight the Sarasota City Commission's July 7 agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New York City improv troupe Shitzprobe creates a Broadway musical based on audience suggestions.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 15, 2025
Sarasota Improv Festival headliner creates Broadway musicals on the fly

Shitzprobe co-founder and performer Ali Reed (almost) reveals the secret of the troupe's success.

  • Arts + Culture
2024 Sarasota City Championship winner Brad Knight and his girlfriend, Paige Reichenberger, pose with the trophy after winning the 49th annual event at Bobby Jones Golf Club.
  • By Michael Harris |
  • August 21, 2025
Brad Knight set to return to defend his Sarasota City Championship title

The open city tournament turns 50 at Bobby Jones Golf Club featuring five divisions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joaquin Garcia Argibay, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, raises money through the Sister School Project to support a school in Argentina.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 28, 2023
Student brings sister school in Argentina into ODA's family

Joaquin Garcia Argibay, a senior at The Out-of-Door Academy, raises money to purchase supplies for students in Chaco, Argentina.

  • East County
  • Schools
This is a rendering of the outdoor patio for the proposed Backyard Social off of Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 20, 2024
Mixed reviews for proposed dining, entertainment spot in Lakewood Ranch

A revised application for Backyard Social will be reviewed by the Sarasota Planning Commission on Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • News
The performance of Stiletto Brass, scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27 at Holley Hall was canceled.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • September 16, 2024
Stiletto Brass kicks up its red heels in Sarasota

Bradenton trumpeter Vince DeMartino joins the all-female quintet for a Sept. 27 performance.

  • Arts + Culture
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