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The classes will be taught by Mote education staff, and each class will also feature an expert in the class topic.  Photo courtesy of Mote.
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 29, 2017
Mote ready to bring adults into the marine science world

The course, “Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101," will educate adults on various marine science topics.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter began training with Mike Gough at Athletic Edge Sports Performance Conditioning in January.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
Professional play

Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter will learn this week whether one of the NFL’s 32 teams will draft him.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner

Homesick hound 5:35 p.m. - 700 block of Land's End Drive. Animal Found. A woman told police that she found her neighbor's dog roaming near Whitney Beach Plaza. The dog's owners appeared to be out of town and the neighbor agreed to take the dog until they returned. Later, it was discovered the homesick dog had run away from the sister of the dog's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Since May 15, the average City Commission meeting has taken more than an hour and a half longer than the scheduled runtime.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2017
City Commission meeting lengths prompt concern

Commissioners agree their meetings are lasting too long. They just can't settle on a way to make them shorter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nate Jacobs during an interview for the WEDU PBS documentary about Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 29, 2018
Filming begins on Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe PBS documentary

The WEDU PBS production about WBTT and its founder, Nate Jacobs, will air December 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 11, 2017
RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series kicks off with annual dinner

Inspirational speaker Liz Murray spoke at the Platinum Appreciation Dinner Jan. 11.

  • Black Tie
James Carlino
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2018
East Manatee Fire Rescue District Seat 3: James Carlino

James Carlino wants to unify the fire districts

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Wenger. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Ranch teen advances in Google competition

Brittany Wenger, 17, is one of 15 finalists from thousands of entries worldwide to compete in the Google Science Fair Competition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brown responds to IPOC president

IPOC President Bob White e-mails his thoughts; Vice Mayor Jim Brown replies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarah Ellis and Alexandra Zorn perform in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
Dames of drama prove themselves in Florida Studio Theatre's comedic musical

'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' isn't just a man's play.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 19, 2013
David Smash releases first album, 'State of Sunshine'

The album art on the cover of David Smash's new album, "State of Sunshine," features a silhouette of Smash emerging from the ocean, arms spread wide in front of a bright orange sunset.

  • Arts + Culture
Yvonne Schloss, owner of Sunglass Express Optical, fits a customer with new glasses Monday, at her St. Armands Circle store. Schloss believes the mall will draw more potential shoppers to the area. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 1, 2014
Circle spotlight

As the new Mall at University Town Center generates buzz, Circle merchants focus on what makes the shopping district unique.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Mitchell recently published a book that archives 30 years of her work as a fashion illustrator.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 28, 2012
Neighbors: Mary Mitchell

This fashion illustrator went from rags to designer garments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2012
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Mud wrestling coming to Premier; Jerry Springer enters local race; Occupy Myakka movement halted

  • East County
  • News
Hosts and co-owners of Supper Sleuths Christa and Wes Harding pose as their characters for the evening, artist Michaela Gelato and architect Mark Chase.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch solves murder mystery

Wes and Christa Harding are murder-mystery game writers who host a dinner during in which their guests solve the pretend murder the couple has scripted.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clown “Chips” aka Julius Carallo
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual Ring of Fame

Not all circus performers are clowning around. Famous performers were honored and initiated into the ring of fame at the 25th annual Sarasota Circus Ring of Fame on Sunday, Jan. 15 at St. Armands Circle. Joseph Bauer, Cecil B. DeMille, Barry Lubin and Hans Winn were inducted into the Ring.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The main home at 1906 Casey Key Road was built in 1955 with  three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,388 square feet of living area. A second home was built in 1997 with one bedroom, one bath and 1,379 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 31, 2020
Casey Key property sells for $4.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch’s Huntyre Elling is a member of the Sarasota Heat
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota Heat earns national tournament berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold team outscored its opponents 37-15 to earn its first berth to the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23-29 in Oklahoma City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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