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President and CEO Michael Crosby was quiet regarding plans to move Mote's aquarium, with the fundraising campaign instead focused on growing the organization's research capability.
  • By David Conway |
  • January 22, 2015
Mote announces $50 million fundraising push

As Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates its 60th anniversary, the organization has unveiled a fundraising campaign to help grow over the next 5 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ziggy, a lemur at Big Cat Habitat, is ready to interact with any visitors. He loves to jump around and explore.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 16, 2021
What to do: A peek at the Lakewood Ranch area's animal attractions

The greater Lakewood Ranch area has plenty of places to see various types of animals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Mike Dowling coached the Cardinal Mooney football team for 30 years. Photo courtesy Melissa Tomasso.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Celebration of life for former Mooney coach set for this weekend

Mike Dowling, who also worked as a history teacher, died in April at age 70.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Information Technology Department leveraged a computer agreement to offset costs with other third party providers.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 21, 2012
City approves computer licensing agreement

The city of Sarasota agreed to a licensing deal with Microsoft that will case the city $150,000 over the next three years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key police officers won’t have the authority to enforce any proposed noise ordinance, according to the office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 3, 2016
Bondi rejects Longboat Key noise request

According to the office of Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, the town can’t regulate noise levels near Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 12, 2020
Make a law and voila!

Sarasota city commissioners once again defied logic. While supporting the smart move to allow residential uses in commercial zones, they spoiled the idea with counterproductive regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • October 22, 2018
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival celebrates 30 years of fall fun

Fruitville Grove hosts 30th Annual Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin patch and hayrides.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In addition to lowering the speed limit from 40 mph, state and city officials are considering other changes to the road.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 30, 2017
FDOT to lower speed limit near Siesta-Higel curve

Following a pair fatal crashes this year, the Florida Department of Transportation is making changes near the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 18, 2021
What’s Cooking on Main?

Two new restaurants are opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street and one, Main Street Trattoria, is refreshing its menu with an Argentinian twist.

  • LWR Life
File photo from the 2016 Dinner and a Movie event.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 7, 2018
Garden Club's Dinner and a Movie event postponed

The event will now take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
According to the 2020 census, Manatee County had population of 406,945 residents. District 5, which encompasses the Lakewood Ranch area, had the highest number of residents with 97,536. Graphic provided by Manatee County.
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 16, 2021
Manatee County commissioners set to discuss redistricting

Growth in eastern Manatee County has make the districts' populations uneven.

  • East County
  • News
Unicorp National Developments CEO Chuck Whittall chats with Michael Klauber, the son of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray  “Murf” Klauber.
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Celebratory milestones for Longboat Key

Thanks to developer Chuck Whittall’s passion and perseverance and the Town Commission’s support, the Residences at St. Regis will mark a positive historic turning point for the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh stands behind Gov. Ron DeSantis as he addresses the media Wednesday morning at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 17, 2021
Governor says pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site in Lakewood Ranch the right choice

Gov. Ron DeSantis tells reporters if Manatee County doesn't want the vaccine, "we're fine giving it to counties who do."

  • East County
  • News
Fifth graders Judah Casal and Colt Smith share the class' leadership project board they made to explain their project.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

  • East County
  • News
Firefighter-paramedic Ron Koper, Lt. Alan Jenkins and firefighter-paramedic William Lewis, who will be working the Thanksgiving shift.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 19, 2021
Workers on Longboat Key share stories of Thanksgiving on the clock

Someone has to keep the island running, and it often falls to first responders or restaurant servers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 23, 2016
Longboat Key: Easter Worship Services

Easter worhsip services

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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