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  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Marcelo Gomes. Photo courtesy of Vutti Photography.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 24, 2017
American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

Gomes will perform in ‘The Two Pigeons,’ during Sarasota Ballet’s ‘A Tribute to Ashton.’

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 1, 2010
FCA to host summer tennis clinics

Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis coach and Fellowship of Christian Athletes area director Jason Golden will host a junior tennis clinic June 14 through Aug. 19 at Palm-Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I couldn't think of any reason not to play Twain," says Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings. "I love to tell stories, so, my goodness. Why not swipe from the master?"
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2012
Rod Rawlings: Twain Incarnate

After devoting two years to getting into character, local Mark Twain impersonator Rod Rawlings is ready to take his act on the road. His first stop: this weekend's Chorus of the Keys concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 20, 2016
Mote celebrates sharks with Fins and Fun Family Festival

Guests enjoyed live music, arts and crafts, face painting and games while learning about the importance of sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Ladies enjoy a night out

Women of all ages ditched their heels and slipped on their running shoes for the New Balance Girls Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 14, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Cheryl Loeffler, Kristin Chenoweth and Samantha Brenner. Photo by Cliff Roles
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 2, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 03.03.16

Kristin Chenoweth runs the Ringling Bridge, Amie Swan introduces new venture and Beyonce's dress can be yours in this week's Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Celeb designer teams up with Sarasota art studio

Sarasota designer Ed Marin pulled an all-nighter last month working with former 'Queer Eye' star Thom Filicia.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 11, 2016
Lakewood gears up for coed summer hoops camp

Lakewood Ranch High will hold its annual summer basketball camp for four weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.18

Enjoy this weekend's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 10, 2010
Alliance chairman ready for new role

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Marc Simms has big plans for the East County organization.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2016
Cops Corner 05.25.16

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Janet and Kevin Allen, with daughter, Summer, and dog, Bixbi
  • By By Kevin Allen | Contributor |
  • May 15, 2018
The Jolly Rancher

What’s it like to be the new guy on the Ranch?

  • LWR Life
Lauren Falcione, Emma Plumley and Gianna Newsome.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2019
Cardinal Mooney softball returns for first season since 2013

The Cougars were once a powerhouse, winning back-to-back state titles in 1994 and 1995.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Though beautiful, lionfish present a danger to native Atlantic and Gulf reef populations.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Lionfish derby's goal is to rid Sarasota water of the species

Let's go out and hunt some fish.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 17, 2013
Citizens fight for Payne Park Auditorium

The Payne Park Auditorium seemed destined for demolition, but a strong public response could keep the building in place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After riding the bench last season, Mike Welcer landed Riverview High's starting quarterback job for his senior season.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 25, 2016
Riverview quarterback puts team first

Rather than just being a backup quarterback last season, Mike Welcer changed positions to help benefit the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
East County remembers 9/11

A ceremony commemorating the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attack will be held at 9 a.m., Sept. 10, at Manatee Technical Institute in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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