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The bow-bearer knob-lizard was discovered in 1911 and is a contender for largest mosasaur ever found.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 2, 2020
Mote travels back in time with new exhibit

Savage Ancient Seas will be open through May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Ballet, like many other local organizations, had to improvise to perform in 2020.
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • December 28, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations fought for a return to normalcy in a trying year

It was a trying year full of innovation, frustration and ultimately a return to performing for Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
Jack Ogren was sent to an underground missile base in Germany to protect the Spangdahlem Air Force Base.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Jack Ogren

Following the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Army veteran has always had protecting freedoms on his mind.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist |
  • September 9, 2021
Detecting Vein Disease

Detecting Vein Disease

  • Health
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Not only is Ringling Bridge popular with informal exercisers, but it also features prominently in the routes of several popular road races.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • September 5, 2019
Up and over: Sarasotans and the Ringling Bridge

You can walk, run or bike your way from downtown Sarasota to St. Armands Circle with help from the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A display of a variety of Madagascar periwinkle are planted in the shape of daisy flowers overlook Sarasota Bay as part of the garden's exhibit on Andy Warhol.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 4, 2018
Selby makes list of top 10 botanical gardens in U.S.

USA Today’s list showcases 10 “smaller and lesser-known” botanical gardens around the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barb Green, Diane Brune, Judy Balmer, Marilyn Schugg, Jennie Buehner, Dianne Emmermann and Ginny Kaseman packed more than 500 backpacks.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 29, 2019
Packed with passion in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch woman spearheads drive to provide children with back-to-school supplies.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jamie Springstead is Saint Stephen's Episcopal's leading scorer in basketball, boys and girls, with 1,485 points.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 22, 2022
Saint Stephen's senior shatters the Bradenton school's all-time scoring mark

Lakewood Ranch's Jamie Springstead sets the basketball scoring record, for boys or girls, at Saint Stephens.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riders test out the "rhythm section" of the renovated BMX track at the Youth Athletic Complex.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Sarasota sports moments of the year

The area had plenty of sports highlights during 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Our view: Beware of the tipping point

Our view: Beware of the tipping point

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryson DeChambeau leads some invited fans up to the ninth fairway at The Concession.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 3, 2021
Will Lakewood Ranch-area golf event at The Concession pay off for Manatee County?

World's best players loved The Concession in Bradenton, but no PGA Tour event is planned for the future.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Jennifer and Ruby Dixon
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Beach Run

Runners of all ages hit the beach for the Kids Summer Beach Run Tuesday, June 10, at Siesta Key Beach. The run is the first in the 10-part series and was organized by the Manasota Track Club. Participants jogged 3.5 miles along the water among beachgoers and afterwards cooled off with ice pops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 20, 2021
Style: Made in the Shade

Embrace the outdoors and protect your eyes this summer with some stylish sunglasses.

  • LWR Life
Scott Patrick is one of several officers responsible for patrolling the area west of the John Ringling Causeway.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 10, 2016
Circle leaders call for increased police presence

Businesses on St. Armands Circle are worried about the police attention the area is receiving, a problem the Sarasota Police Department is working to address — within reason.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

Jeannie Sparks captures a wood duck in Red Bug Slough in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 17, 2015
Conversation with Steve Branham

A Q&A with retired Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steve Branham

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Miville hits a side kick.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2017
After-school defense class teaches young kids to combat bullying

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Longboat Key Fire Department taught about 40 hands-only CPR classes to more than 800 residents. File  photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 3, 2017
CPR classes give Longboaters chance to save lives

More than 800 people took CPR classes through the Longboat Key Fire Department over the last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carlos E. Haile Middle School students will have new classrooms when an addition is built on the campus. The addition will have 10 classrooms, adding 220 student stations. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 27, 2021
East Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch area schools prepare for population growth

School District of Manatee County, private and speciality schools plan expansions and new schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 18

Scott Veix captures a snowy egret catching a bite to eat on White Eagle Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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