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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 26

Michael Cohen photographed this orchard spider near South Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gabriela Hernandez, Sandra Torres, Regina Gonzalez, Karen Orozco, Julia Bulle, Gabriela de la Fuente, Melissa Villagomez, David Alonzo, Robin Howe, Claudia Ampudia, Fernando Leon, Andres Fox and Rodrigo Irianda
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School participates in new exchange program

NewGate School held a welcome luncheon, Thursday, April 26, on the school's campus for the nine exchange students and their chaperones from Leon, Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Visit Sarasota is encouraging residents to make digital postcards to share with family and friends, inviting them to the area.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 6, 2017
Visit Sarasota asks residents to invite friends and family to area

You ‘ota know about this new campaign from Visit Sarasota, based around a pun and digital postcards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is about halfway through its project to reconfigure the interchange of Interstate 75 and University Parkway. File photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 21, 2016
FDOT announces University Parkway/I-75 detour

A section of the roadway will be closed overnight part of next week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote's Seahorse Conservation Laboratory raises lined seahorses, as well as pygmy seahorses.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2011
Mote's seahorses shipped all around the U.S.

Mote's Seahorse Conservation Laboratory has now shipped seahorse to 50 zoos and aquariums around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rob Wells has been named Visit Sarasota County's new Director of Sports.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 17, 2015
VSC hires new director of sports

Robert Wells has been named the new director of sports for Visit Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Courtesy photo Debra Fortosis, Tammy Halsted, Vice Mayor Jack Duncan, Liz Yerkes and Jack Dean
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Business Briefs

The latest local business news.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“Some of them I [paint] from pictures and some of them I do from my soul,” said painter Dr. Mary – Louise Biasotti Hooper.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New art displayed at The Federal Building

The public attended an artist's reception on Friday Oct. 26 at the New Deal Gallery inside the Federal Building. Local artists Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper, Jill Hastings - Ellis and Linda Larisch displayed their work for the public to see. The Federal Building gets a new exhibit of paintings from local artists every three months.

  • Arts + Culture
Little Buoy wasted no time dragging herself into the Gulf Thursday, Feb. 26 after being rehabilitated at Mote Marine Laboratory’s City Island research facility.
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 2, 2026
Rehabbed turtles released into Gulf

Little Buoy and Spud, a leatherback and green sea turtle, were rehabilitated by Mote Marine Laboratory and sent back into the Gulf on Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Running back Ali Boyce rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 34-26 spring game victory against North Fort Myers May 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.02.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Elayna Goodman set a new cross country school record on Nov. 26.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 1, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.01.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Helene brought four feet of water inside the Old Salty Dog; Milton crashed through it shutters and tore its historic bar in two.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2024
Patterson Foundation gives $250,000 for hurricane relief

The Patterson Foundation gift will be distributed through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 again

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Andrea Moriarty, Luke Moriarty, Kip O'Neill and Terry Petesch
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Villagers celebrate at holiday open house

Kip O'Neill's annual Holiday Open House Dec. 29 was a delightful gathering of new residents mingling with long-time Villagers. It was also an occasion for snowbirds to catch up on the latest news on the Key. Usually a number of peacocks gather on O'Neill's lawn to join in the festivities, but, on this evening, there wasn't one in sight. Someone must have forgotten to update the peacocks' social calendar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two sandhill cranes force drivers to maneuver around them Nov. 26.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 2, 2014
Crane crashers

Sandhill cranes will jump in your car, block roads and tap on your windows. Get used to it - they're here to stay.

  • East County
  • News
John Allinson paints mostly with acrylics, overlaying colors for effect. Courtesy photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 22, 2010
John Allinson to paint Wall Art mural

Allinson will spend five days painting the mural.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 26

Chris Tarrant captured this sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently released its 2024 Community Update.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital report touts 2023 expansion

The 2024 Community Update highlights growth, rankings and 1.7 million patient visits systemwide.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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