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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
Booker High freshman Cleve Benson made his first start for the Tornadoes last week, throwing for 196 yards and two touchdowns in a 19-6 win against DeSoto County High.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2018
Freshman QB steps up for Booker High

Cleve Benson, a freshman at Booker High, got the start at QB for the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lt. Jason Berzowski and firefighter/paramedic Bill Fortner attempt to enter a doorway Friday, at the vacant hotel.
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • August 20, 2014
VIDEO: Firefighters practice skills at former Hilton

Opportunities for firefighters to use commercial complexes for training don't come along often, but on Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, more than 20 crew members of Longboat Key Fire Rescue had the opportunity to practice skills such as forcible entry and aerial ladder operations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maria Ross, a former state champion at The Out-of-Door Academy, is now a freshman at Boston College. Photo courtesy Mike Gridley.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2017
Local college players come home for good cause

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe is back for an eighth year.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2013
Town will scrutinize 911 dispatch offer

The Town Commission is skeptical Sarasota County can provide the level of service Key residents expect from dispatchers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chaz Grady is the second consecutive Mustang to earn a scholarship to play college basketball. File photo
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 19, 2013
Mustang lands with Terriers

Former Lakewood Ranch High point guard Chaz Grady signed a scholarship June 7, to play basketball for Hiram College in Ohio.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 24, 2011
Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard "Rick" Bennett Jr. and his father, Richard Bennett, love the idea of a water park at Tom Bennett Park. They say their relative, Tom Bennett, for who the park was named, would have loved the idea, too. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 17, 2014
Bennetts back water park plunge

A $20 million aquatic center in East County at Tom Bennett Park could attract visitors and create local jobs.

  • East County
  • News
John Miller
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 23, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.28.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sam Shapiro receives an award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County in 2015. File photo.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 21, 2018
Sam Shapiro leaves philanthropic legacy

From The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee to The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center, Sam Shapiro dedicated much of his time to giving back. He died Feb. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drew Jacoby and Medhi Walerski
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
Spotlight: Contemporary dancer brings her roots to Sarasota

Drew Jacoby says the dance world is small. As a United States-born and trained contemporary dancer currently dancing in the Netherlands Dance Theater - she has an international network of contacts.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the city of Greenville, S.C.’s most controversial moves involved buying lots behind the Reedy River for mixed-use developments. Photo courtesy of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 29, 2011
Greenville outlines its success story

Sarasota hosted the economic development director of Greenville, S.C., to hear how the city revitalized its downtown core since the 1970s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Gregory D. Hess
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 8, 2012
New College could name a new president next week

With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 26, 2016
A Sense of Place: How John D. MacDonald shaped Florida fiction

John D. MacDonald changed the landscape of Florida fiction. In celebration of his 100th birthday, revisit the Sunshine State as he saw it: seedy, sophisticated — and ever beautiful .

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Applications are due to the Town Clerk’s office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 25, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town is seeking volunteers for six boards and committees by April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Drummers Ted Robinson, who will be a 10th-grader next semester, and Max Gonzalez, 11th grade, practice for the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

  • East County
  • News
Peffley
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 9, 2011
Taffy's Menswear gets new location, new look

The men's apparel store will be moving in May from 14 S. Blvd. of the Presidents to 18 S. Blvd. of the Presidents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lisa Nisenson |
  • December 24, 2012
Less Scrooge, More Hallelujah -- celebrating our city

Less Scrooge, More Hallelujah -- celebrating our city

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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