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Motes'          s "The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans" will open on Feb. 25. Here one of the three female caiman swims around the exhibit.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 22, 2017
Mote's crocodilian exhibit ready for big debut

'The Teeth Beneath:The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans' officially opens on Saturday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2009
Mill Creek to restore community ponds

The Mill Creek Homeowners Association Board of Directors needs volunteers to assist the community in its Mill Creek Pond Restoration Project at 8 a.m., this Saturday, at ponds 15 and 16 near 602 137th St. NE.

  • East County
  • News
Nine-year-old Connor O’Neill played goalie for the Manasota Monsters.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 22, 2011
Monster Mash

The Manasota Monsters, a youth travel lacrosse team for ages U9 and U11, formed last month, while the Manasota Lacrosse Club started its sixth summer season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 27, 2012
April 27: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Coffee Loft General Manager Daniel Campana said the new shop offers fair-trade coffee and locally prepared pastries.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2012
Woodland church opens coffee shop for college students

Woodland, The Community Church hopes its new coffee shop on U.S. 41 in Sarasota will be a resource for college-age students and others.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Msgr. Gerry Finegan at his Golden Jubilee mass on May 7.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 14, 2017
Monsignor Gerry Finegan reflects on 50 years in priesthood

On June 18, 1967, Gerry Finegan, of Cavan, Ireland, was ordained for the Diocese of St. Augustine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat electors speak up

The deadline for voting in the town and county elections is 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training student DeAnna Wright played the role of the priest and chorus leader in “Oedipus" in fall 2017. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2018
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2018-19 seasons

This upcoming season will feature both classics and newer pieces of theater.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 10, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 10

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Mayor Willie Shaw welcomed Kahwa Coffee to downtown Sarasota with free coffee — and service with a smile.
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 11, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Hip brands, and commission strife

WEEK OF FEB. 11

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Norcross is the author of "Changeology: 5 Steps to Realizing Your Goals and Resolutions."
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • January 25, 2018
Ch-ch-ch changes

You have to be all in if you really want to change, one expert says

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
As crews complete construction of an 18-story condo at 624 S. Palm Ave., another developer is planning to build another high-rise next door.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 25, 2018
Downtown high-rises remain in demand

Another 18-story luxury condominium is coming to the bayfront, a sign of continued interest in high-end downtown residences.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza will receive a complete renovation overhaul, according to its owners. A new roof could be start to be placed on the shopping center as early as next week.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 27, 2012
Whitney Beach ownership modified

A new corporation has been formed for partners involved with Whitney Beach Plaza and a $2 million renovation is expected to begin next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 29, 2010
SVA hosts summer camps

Sarasota Volleyball Academy Director and Braden River High volleyball coach Steven Haugh will be offering two high school skills summer camps and one youth skills summer camp next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Frantz.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2017
In brother's honor, coach champions cancer awareness

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • By Kim and Robert Livengood |
  • August 26, 2014
The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

The Cocktail Couple: Playing matchmaker at the Emmys

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Edward Whiting directs St. Mary’s School Calne’s chamber choir, Monday, March 26, inside the cafeteria at Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 27, 2012
ODA enjoys special concert by British girl's chamber choir

St. Mary's School Calne from Wiltshire, England performed, Monday, March 26, for the lower school at Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander and Andreas Niederer practice together every day, having set up piles of fallen logs, tractor tires, concrete slabs and wooden contraptions in their backyard.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 25, 2016
Riding on the edge

East County brothers vie for AMA NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series crown

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 19, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madison Daunt

The Observer spotlights triathlon athlete Madison Daunt.

  • East County
  • Sports
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