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Visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began packing the house this week to pay their final visits before the City Island facility closes to the public, making way for expanded operations in East County.
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 25, 2025
Visitors begin bidding farewell to Sarasota's City Island arm of Mote exhibits

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the opportunity to say farewell before operations shift to the new facility near University Town Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2012
Cancer organization changes name, expands reach

The Center for Building Hope, formerly the Cancer Support Community, has partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital and its Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

  • East County
  • News
"I like variety," April Soroko says. "I get bored really easily if I stick to a steady diet of one genre." Soroko also designed the set and costumes for FST's "The 39 Steps" and "Beehive, The '60s Musical."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 9, 2011
Scenic drive

The multi-tasking April Soroko explains how she pulled double duty for FST's gritty legal drama, 'Race.'

  • Arts + Culture
Erich Bartels of Mote Marine Laboratory places nursery-grown coral fragments at an outplant site offshore of Big Pine Key. Photos courtesy of Tum Calver.
  • By Dr. Kumar Mahadevan |
  • December 20, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: Mote Marine's studies on Florida's coral habitat

Florida has the only barrier coral reef system in the continental U.S. It's like having the Grand Canyon underwater - a natural treasure that took millions of years to form and deserves our protection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some commissioners suggested using the current Longboat Library site as the location for a new county-run library. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 4, 2020
Sarasota County library could be added on Longboat

Longboat and Sarasota County commissioners discussed the possibility of adding a permanent Sarasota County Library on the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carlson Studio Architecture designed the proposed nature center for the Sarasota Audubon Society.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 18, 2013
Nature center and industrial complex provide similar boons

The Audubon Society and Benderson Development will work together to create friendly boundaries on dual projects east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 9, 2009
Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Peters fluffs her daughter's tutu. "All my school projects have been big and overblown," says Raven Peters. "My mom likes a good creative challenge."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 21, 2012
Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

  • Arts + Culture
Bagpipe players lead the dogs in the Lucky Dog Parade at the 2024 Irish Celtic Festival.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2025
The best things to do in Lakewood Ranch this spring

From live music to classic cars, the Lakewood Ranch area has events for everyone.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
American icons take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 13, 2026
American icons take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's Stage III series honors three disparate American heroes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 31, 2010
Braden River senior offers help to homeless

Last week, Alycia Bower, a varsity cheerleader, launched a new program called Helpfulness Against Homelessness through her involvement in the service organization ManaTEENS.

  • East County
  • News
Japan's Green Band frequently performs at Disneyland. Courtesy photos.
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

  • Arts + Culture
Iain Webb, Emily Walsh, Scott King and Bob King. Courtesy Cliff Roles.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 31, 2012
Scene & Heard

Stringing the season together; Writing 'Nemo'; Musicians are here to stay; All in the Family

  • Arts + Culture
Investment banker Marc Schaefer has helped the YMCA with its finances.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 5, 2019
Sarasota YMCA loses partner, won't bring Silver Sneakers back

Project Stoked backed out as a partner, and YMCA leaders couldn't reach negotiations to bring back the Silver Sneakers program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Parsons, 26, said he'll spend up to three hours playing pickleball with friends if he has the time, and tries to play three to four times a week.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2023
Manatee is the 14th healthiest county in Florida

The Manatee HealthCare Alliance, along with agencies all over the country, conduct health assessments every few years that inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ariel String Quartet

The Ariel String Quartet today visited students at Braden River High School as part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Education Outreach Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football

The Sarasota High football team fell to visiting St. Petersburg High 44-0 in its spring game May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Selby Gardens Master Plan Phase 2 Learning Pavilion Interior rendering.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 25, 2025
Selby Gardens' renovations add to appeal while keeping mission in mind

Resilience, education and preservation are the prime objectives as the second phase of its master plan reinvention take Marie Selby Botanical Gardens closer to achieving its "potential."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 10, 2011
Lawsuit challenges Sarasota County over term-limits action

The commission hired the same attorney who represented the county in a 2005 term limits lawsuit to represent it again in a new lawsuit over term-limits action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 20, 2018
Newcomer joins two veterans on Longboat commission

Zunz holds seat in closest race; Schneier ready to assume new office; Pastor re-elected

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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