Animals

Animal Rescue Coalition Performs Surgery No. 50,000

The Animal Rescue Coalition recently announced that it has spayed or neutered 50,000 dogs and cats since the organization's founding in 1998.

11/22/2016 By staff

Wild Things

11 Wild Animals You'll Find in Southwest Florida

From bobcats to otters, here's a sampling of the wildlife you might run into in Southwest Florida.

04/05/2016 Illustrations by Rob Jones

Gentle Giants

Florida Manatee Population Reaches Record Highs

One of the first species listed as endangered on the 1972 Endangered Species Act, the Florida manatee population now numbers more than 6,300.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Dog Days

A Manatee County Dog Gets Statewide Legislative Changes Rolling

Padi the dog, who bit the ear of a 4-year-old boy in Manatee County last June, scored a major legal victory for dogs and their owners.

03/01/2016 By Hannah Wallace

InstaSarasota

Our 8 Favorite #Sarasota Photos on Instagram This Week - 12/18/15

Here are our 8 favorite Sarasota photographs on Instagram this week, from colorful sunsets to bright blooms to jumping dolphins.

12/18/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

InstaSarasota

Our 8 Favorite #Sarasota Photos on Instagram This Week - 11/25/15

This week: watercolor sunsets, The Ringling, golden hour at Phillippi Estate Park and more.

11/25/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

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Our 8 Favorite #Sarasota Photos on Instagram

This week: driftwood on Longboat Key, an adorable speckled fawn, birds diving and more.

10/21/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

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A Day in the Life of Johnson the Pit Bull

Spend a day with stray pit bull "Johnson" at the Animal Rescue Coalition's new spay and neuter clinic.

09/01/2015 By Pam Daniel

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New Programs Protect Local Animals

SPARCC, Meals on Wheals and Donte's Den are making sure your pet is cared for.

09/01/2015 By Chelsey Lucas

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Shinola Trunk Show at Saks Sarasota Benefits Nate's Honor Animal Rescue

Meet the creative director of Detroit-based Shinola and find out how you can shop the line and help Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

05/05/2015 By Heather Dunhill

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New Mote Exhibit “Oh Baby!” Explores Life Cycles of the Seas

People of all ages can learn how ocean life renews itself at Mote Aquarium in Sarasota.

02/11/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

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A Day in the Life of Mote Veterinarian Dr. Abe Robinson

One day with Abe Robinson, clinical veterinarian and research fellow at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

12/30/2014 By Sarasota Magazine

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A Day in the Life of Mote Veterinarian Dr. Abe Robinson

One day with Abe Robinson, clinical veterinarian and research fellow at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

12/03/2014 By Sarasota Magazine

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National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore’s “The Photo Ark”

In the face of a rising tide of environmental destruction, a National Geographic photographer asks us to look these Florida creatures in the eye—and save them.

04/01/2014 By Megan McDonald

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Florida Studio Theatre's Daddy Long Legs

Arts editor Kay Kipling reviews the musical version of this classic story.

02/13/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets: February 2014 Sarasota Events

Our top picks for February.

01/31/2014 By Kay Kipling

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iShots: Horsing Around

This week's collection of iShots: Sarasota horses.

12/20/2013 By Megan McDonald

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The Loneliest Lemur on Earth

On a dark and stormy night at Myakka City's Lemur Reserve, Adam Davies ponders existence, extinction--and hope.

09/02/2013 By Adam Davies Photography by Kim Longstreet

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Photo of the Week: Peacock Feathers

Photo of the Week: A peacock preens on Longboat Key.

04/25/2013 By Taylor Meredith

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Party Girl: Animal Rescue Coalition Gala

Our Party Girl, Veronica Pastore, hits Sarasota animal shelter Animal Rescue Coalition's Best in Show gala.

04/01/2013 By Megan McDonald