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July 1, 2009

South African authorities shot dozens of exhausted whales that beached on a shore near South Africa's storm-lashed southern tip Saturday amid scenes of grief and despair from volunteers who had tried to save them. ...more

May 31, 2009

Jimmy Buffett has accepted a business role with new Miami Dolphins owner and longtime friend Stephen Ross. ...more

May 1, 2009

Discovery Cove Florida has reintroduced a Florida resident offer effective now through June 30 and Sept. 8 through Dec. 18 at the 30-acre Orlando family adventure attraction. ...more

May 1, 2009

In May, The Florida Aquarium introduces a brand new, larger catamaran with three times the capacity for the popular Wild Dolphin Ecotours. This ship, specially made for the aquarium, is 72 feet long and 27 feet wide with two decks and holds 149 passengers. ...more

April 8, 2009

In another Disney marketing initiative targeting guests' birthdays, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is offering guests booking a three-night stay their birthday night free in a deal good through Dec. 31. ...more

April 6, 2009

A dolphin that stranded itself on Longboat Key on Wednesday morning later died at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota. ...more

March 11, 2009

I would like to address the price gauging going on in Highlands County. A lady wrote a letter on Sunday and I agree with her totally. ...more

March 5, 2009

Ginger, the bottlenose dolphin found stranded Dec. 16 on Siesta Key, was released Monday in her home waters of Sarasota Bay after a complete recovery. ...more

February 10, 2009

Ginger, the bottlenose dolphin stranded in December near Siesta Key, was released Monday in her home waters of Sarasota Bay, following a complete recovery. ...more

February 9, 2009