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Kevan Main, the director of Mote’s 200-acre aquaculture research station, stands in the middle of a greenhouse teeming with sea purslane, one of her favorite edible sea plants.
  • By Eric Snider |
  • August 19, 2021
Deep Dive

Mote’s Aquaculture Research Park is helping save the world, one fish at a time.

  • LWR Life
This Country Club home at 6919 Westchester Circle sold for $2.4 million. It has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,737 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 25, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 10-14 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Westchester Circle tops the week's sales at $2.4 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Eight people were aboard the 27-foot powerboat that hit the concrete groin on Saturday.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 21, 2020
Longboat Key boat crash sends two to hospital

Powerboat strikes sand-saving groin along Longboat Key's gulf beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Compeer Founder Bunny Skirboll and Compeer CEO Chris Munson
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • February 6, 2023
Compeer hosts annual fundraising brunch

The nonprofit honored its "buddies" and the difference they make during its annual program Feb. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Harris and Kenneth Stephens will speak to their long journeys overcoming racism. Courtesy photo.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 18, 2021
Pastors to speak on overcoming racism at Church of the Redeemer event

Richard Harris and Kenneth Stephens come from wildly different backgrounds to speak at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player Ashley Pater said her court intelligence and communication skills are what make her an elite player. (Photo courtesy of Lorraine Pater.)
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2022
Lakewood Ranch beach volleyball player conquers national circuit

Next up for Ashley Pater is the 2022 FIVB Beach Volleyball U19 World Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
The new DalMoros location in St. Armands Circle.
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 29, 2022
Takeout pasta concept opens in St. Armands

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work on St. Armands Circle.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mixologist Rhiannon Cicconi of MADE Restaurant.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • June 30, 2023
Proudly hail these July 4 cocktails

These three patriotic drinks will guarantee a star-spangled holiday.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Carlos E. Haile Middle School eighth grader Isabella Castro-Cardona, seventh grader Alyssa Babyak and eighth grader Kaleb Guy spend time reading. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 23, 2021
New All Access Pass allows students to reach Manatee County public library resources

School District of Manatee County students can access Manatee County library resources from home through All Access Pass.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Marooned on Greer Island

Police Reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Even as it challenges the city's decision, the Woman's Exchange is also considering moving out of its Orange Avenue home altogether.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 4, 2016
Woman's Exchange appeals city ruling on expansion

In April, the City Commission denied the proposed expansion of the Woman's Exchange. Now, the nonprofit shop is asking a court to overturn the city's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
ODA rising sophomore running back Allen Clark.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 30, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Allen Clark

The ODA rising sophomore running back is expected to have a big 2023 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's Tracy Gapin has written his first book, "MALE 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality."
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 26, 2020
Lakewood Ranch doctor delves into men's health with his first book

Lakewood Ranch doctor's first book, "Male 2.0: Cracking the Code to Limitless Health and Vitality" now available.

  • East County
  • News
Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary School's Noble Pinto, Julian LaBranche, Jaxon Grew and Chloe Kenya pinky promise to go out and play in honor of Justin Darr, who was a physical education teacher.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
McNeal Elementary celebrates life of beloved physical education teacher

In honor of Justin Darr's philosophy to "go out and play," students, staff and Darr's family played sports during the dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine to open for all adults

By April 5, all adults in Sarasota County will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors staff at annual awards; Police promote three longtime employees; Town collects items for Toys for Tots drive

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Plant-based meal prep options are quick, easy and healthy. Photo courtesy Ella Olsson, Unsplash.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 19, 2021
A beginner's guide to meal prep

What is meal prep, and what are the benefits of cooking this way?

  • Health
ODA junior girls lacrosse player Emma Arrigo had 53 goals in 2023.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Emma Arrigo

The ODA junior had 46 goals for the girls lacrosse team in 2022.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2017
Sarasota's review process is working

There is a sad naiveté to STOP!’s purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 10, 2022
Sarasota students return for 2022-23 school year

Alta Vista Elementary School parents and students were up bright and early for the first day of school on Aug. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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