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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2016
Mote to release snook into Phillippi Creek

The release is part of Mote’s partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Zimmerman is attempting to recruit more Lakewood Ranch seniors to his Sarasota Senior Softball Association leagues.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 9, 2021
Lakewood Ranch senior softball players forced to travel to compete

Sarasota Senior Softball Association gives Lakewood Ranch players an option.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Anthony Measham keeps count of the honks the group gets, and on June 4 he had 40 in the time he was there.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • June 8, 2020
Protests come to Longboat Key

A small group has been holding daily protests in support of Black Lives Matter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 21, 2016
Players Club celebrates its new clubhouse

The Players Club commemorated the opening of its new clubhouse with a gala Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured at a Dec. 10 meeting, commissioners George Kruse wants to decrease county government regulations.
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 6, 2021
New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 21, 2017
2nd Annual Women's Sports Museum Gala celebrates female athletes

A Celebration of Women in Sports was held on Oct. 20 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
The Bay Sarasota included this rendering of the Phase 1 park in the site plan proposal it filed with the city.
  • By David Conway |
  • December 18, 2019
The Bay Sarasota files site plan for first phase

The independent group leading the redevelopment of city-owned bayfront land has submitted a detailed proposal for a 10-acre park north of Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 18, 2009
IPOC upset with planning board

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition is disappointed the planning board has decided to review a draft ordinance with conditions of approval for the Islandside project next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 11

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Hosts Ron and Rita Greenbaum
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 20, 2017
Asolo announces next season’s lineup

The annual major donor party was held on March 20 at the home of Rita and Ron Greenbaum.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Longboat Key Fire Rescue's new ambulance cost the department $270,000.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 18, 2018
New ambulance will soon get to work on Longboat Key

The department bought a new ambulance to replace a 15-year-old truck, the oldest vehicle in its fleet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Debbie Robertson and Laura Clearie go through their routine. They won a silver medal for their duet performance.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Ladies win in unison

Sarasota masters swimmers take synchronized gold medal.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kristen Cunningham, an assistant principal at Braden River Middle School, checks  Normalinda Faudoa's temperature. Temperature checks will be taken daily for employees and randomly for students. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 12, 2021
COVID-19 protocols increasing in Manatee schools

Manatee County schools will implement several protocols that were in place last year while masks remain optional.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 17, 2018
Queens Harbour tops off season

On April 17, about 40 neighbors gathered for an end-of-season party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Fern poses for a photo with his K-9, Eros, and Sheriff Tom Knight on his last day of duty in 2018. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.23.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, a Riverview grad, smiles while completing a home run trot.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota-area college softballers participate in the local Florida Gulf Coast League

The league is the first of its kind for college softball players.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Badger Bob's Services Team |
  • May 27, 2021
Let’s Get SEER-ious

Understanding the SEER rating for your A/C

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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