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During this year's Siesta Key Crystal Classic sandscuplting competition, Nov. 12-13, kids can discover the origins of Siesta Key and its fine, white quartz sand at The Learning Curve on Siesta Beach. The Learning Curve is a new, fun learning and creative activity center at the The Siesta Key Crystal...
7th Annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Nov. 11-15, 2016 www.SiestaKeyCrystalClassic.com This November 11-15, twenty-four of the world’s preeminent master sand sculptors will be competing in the Siesta Key Crystal Classic. Now in its seventh year, this popular visual and cultural arts festival has...
Mote Aquarium invites you to marvel at Florida’s coral reefs and learn about the many threats they face today in the new exhibit Florida’s Coral Reefs, which opened to the public Saturday, Aug. 13. “This is truly an awe inspiring exhibit,” said Evan Barniskis, Assistant Vice President of Mote...
Mote Marine Laboratory has extended its application deadline for its Ocean Technology Club — a new program that will allow Sarasota- and Manatee-county high schoolers and teachers to learn and apply science and technology skills through the mentorship of marine researchers at Mote — to Aug. 22. The...
Wednesday, July 27, Lexi Mariash, a local 13-year-old philanthropist, presented Mote Marine Laboratory with a check for $6,898 to benefit sea turtle conservation and research. Mariash raised the funds at her second annual mini-golf tournament to benefit Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research...
Sharky's on the Pier placed third in the intense Florida Beach Bar competition, and now it's time to celebrate and thank those who voted while benefitting Mote. Join Sharky's on the Pier from 5 p.m. through sunset on Sunday, July 31, for the ultimate sunset beach bash. The celebration will include...
Written by: Jenna Landis Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium has partnered with Drum Circle Distilling, an award-winning small artisan distillery located in Sarasota known for their Siesta Key Spiced Rum, to produce a series of five rum bottle labels depicting different marine animals. These labels...
Bradenton Christian School’s sixth grade class raised $876 to benefit Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Hospital. The class held a fundraiser April 21 and 22 and sold baked goods and turtle-themed merchandise. All proceeds from the fundraiser were given to the hospitals at Mote, which has cared...
A worldwide ocean celebration is on the horizon — join Mote Marine Laboratory during its first World Oceans Day Celebration in Boca Grande June 11. World Oceans Day, nationally celebrated on June 8, is an international day of ocean celebration that provides an annual opportunity to honor, appreciate...
A wine pairing dinner is set to celebrate the collaboration between Sarasota and St. Petersburg’s finest chefs while supporting Mote Marine Laboratory and Edible Peace Patch. Turtle Beach Natural Foods presents the Inaugural Skyway Soiree at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12. This six-course wine pairing...