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Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell recently received a second term as mayor.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Suzanne Atwell

Mayor Suzanne Atwell was appointed in May to be the mayor of the city of Sarasota for another year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peter Krozser and George Krozser had a father-son outing and a great day
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friendliest Catch

There were boats that caught 10-fish each, some with all bites and no catch and there was even a fisherman's tale of 100-pound fish at The Friendliest Catch catch-and-release fishing outing on June 29. The fun event for the physically and mentally challenged hosted by the Sarasota Outboard Club is part of the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Five-year-old Nicholas Nesser couldn’t wait to take the court.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Basketball Camps

More than 100 East County boys and girls hit the court for Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High's basketball camps June 25-29. Participants learned basic basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting and rebounding, among others, while participating in scrimmages, competitions and contests.

  • East County
  • Sports
A community reception will be held 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, 1845 34th St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2012
City manager candidates arrive today

The city of Sarasota will welcome four city manager candidate finalists to Sarasota tonight and Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia LaFemina, 12, and Jackson Helwege, 13, performed the duet “A Whole New World.”
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Acting Up Performing Arts Camp

Some of the East County's most talented young actors took the stage in the musical production Disney's Aladdin Jr. June 28-29, as part of the Lakewood Ranch High's 11th annual Acting Up Performing Arts Camp. Participants enjoyed exploring all aspects of the performing arts, including drama, dance, voice and art, during the two-week camp, which ran June 18-29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rachel Rohn, center, poses with her parents Jodi Westgate and Kurt Rohn.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Prix's "Pre-Race" Party & Fashion Show

The Suncoast Grand Prix had hundreds of people attend their "Pre-Race" Party & Fashion Show Thursday, June 28, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob

  • Arts + Culture
This sea turtle nest on Turtle Beach was under water earlier this week after Tropical Storm Debby flooded Siesta Key beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 29, 2012
Debby erodes south Siesta

As Sarasota County begins assessing damage from Tropical Storm Debby, officials suspect major erosion on south Siesta Key beaches.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2012
Update: Lakewood Ranch woman found

Brittany Ormsby, of Lakewood Ranch, was located last night in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr
  • June 28, 2012
Matt's List: five Sarasota summer menus you need to know

Matt's List: five Sarasota summer menus you need to know

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  • Things To Do
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 28, 2012
The Mozzarella Fella, a new guy on Main Street

The Mozzarella Fella, a new guy on Main Street

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  • Things To Do
  • By Candice McElyea
  • June 28, 2012
Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

Home Resource sends team overseas for product training

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • June 28, 2012
Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

Walmart’s hard lessons: the “D” Word

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 28, 2012
June 28: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ulla Searing's major contributions include funding a new wing at the Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2012
In Memoriam: Ulla Searing

Ulla Searing, noted philanthropist and supporter of the arts, dies at 99.

  • Arts + Culture
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