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(Keyless, the winning sand sculpture in the 2014 Siesta Key Crystal Classic, photo credit: Studio F productions.) On Nov. 13-17, the season’s premier sand sculpting competition will draw 24 international master sculptors to Siesta Key’s award-winning public beach.

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Mote Scientists, volunteer youths and combat-wounded divers conduct successful coral restoration mission in the Florida Keys.

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Travelers have spoken and TripAdvisor has named Mote Aquarium in the Top 10 list of best U.S. aquariums, clinching the number five spot, according to TripAdvisor, which recently announced their 2015 Traveler’s Choice awards.

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Join local researchers and interested parties in an independent, community discussion to proactively address issues regarding the Sarasota Bay Estuary

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It's time to grab your swimsuit, your most festive Hawaiian shirt and your running shoes for the 2015 Life's a Beach Triathlon  - an event organized by Endeavor Racing, LLC - on Sept. 12, 2015. For every full-price entry, the Life's a Beach Triathalon Endeavor Racing will donate $1 to Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program, which has coordinated sea turtle conservation for more than 30 years along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches.

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New competitive internship immerses area college students in marine science

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In honor of Mote Marine Lab's 60th anniversary, Florida residents are invited to discover the wonders of Mote Aquarium for just $6 every Saturday this September.

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Divers and snorkelers removed 456 invasive lionfish from the Gulf of Mexico during the second annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby, which culminated today, July 12.

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Enjoy good eats for a great cause: Support Mote Marine Laboratory by dining at Columbia Restaurant any time during September.

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