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Crystal Landkas-Coronas feeds carrots to Melman and Twiggs. The giraffes love carrots and enjoy romaine lettuce, fresh branches from trees and other foods.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
In Lakewood Ranch area: Here's looking at zoo, kid

Public gets a free look at Rye Road Giraffes in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • March 14, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to next round of city elections

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog, Panda, head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 29, 2022
Boo Run 5K in Lakewood Ranch draws 450 runners

The annual event benefits Another Day for Gray and the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 14, 2010
Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
News Briefs

Hines' first day on the commission is Dec. 4

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2017
Pirates, Mustangs set to renew rivalry Friday

Braden River has won three-straight games in the series.

  • East County
  • Sports
TripAdvisor names Mote Aquarium the fifth best aquarium in the U.S. and 15th best in the world. Reviews on the website particularly mention Mote's limited-time exhibit Oh Baby, which focuses on baby marine animals.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • July 21, 2015
TripAdvisor names Mote the fifth best aquarium in the U.S.

TripAdvisor listed Mote Marine Aquarium the fifth best aquarium in the U.S. and 15th best in the world in its 2015 Travelers’ Choice awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
Rising pensions costs make up large part of the Sarasota City deficit
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 30, 2013
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kerri Scolardi and Brooke Cherry. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

When Bay Haven School of Basics Plus parents Brooke Cherry and Kerri Scolardi wanted to boost recycling at their children's school, the two came up with a monstrous plan - to introduce to students two recycling bins dressed as monsters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of Sarasota County's award-winning Fleet Services team at the NAFA 100 Best Fleets in the Americas awards.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2024
Sarasota fleet services team ranked among the Americas' best

National Association of Fleet Administrators rates Sarasota County's maintenance team 13th among its top 100 Best Public Fleets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sydney Elliott turns toward an obstacle aboard QC Diamantaire in her final winning run in The Event at TerraNova's CCI4 class.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 16, 2025
Competition season leaps into action at TerraNova Equestrian Center

Some of the world's top equestrian athletes and horses compete in The Event at TerraNova.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Liz Alpert
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 2: Liz Alpert

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
Sarasota Police Department 2022 Officer of the Year Timothy Bales with Police Chief Rex Troche.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 20, 2023
From saving lives to hurricane IT support, SPD honors accomplishments

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hands out sworn and civilian personnel awards during the department's annual awards ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Back to front, left to right) Benjamin Howe, Jahrel Thompson, Melissa Coleman Sperber, Claudia Rightmire, Natalie Robison and Melissa Hull rehearse "Bernie's Tune: Reprise" at the New College Fitness Center on Sept. 28.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 5, 2016
Dancing to a New Beat: Local jazz musician and dance company join forces

Sarasota Contemporary Dance jazzes up season opener with new musical collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 10, 2010
Longboat ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Business Observer 02.25.10

Award-winning full-service hair-and-nail salon Sassy Hair held a ribbon cutting Feb. 18 at its Siesta Key location, 209 Beach Road. The event was held during a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business-card exchange event co-hosted by Foxy Lady of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aimee Cogan named among top women financial advisers; Phillippi farmhouse project wins historic preservation grant; Oliver named program director of Phoenix Academy; SouthTech recognized for performance

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