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Suzanne Atwell at her home. Atwell moved in 1994 to Sarasota with her husband. Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 7, 2013
Election: Atwell tries to take a 'well-balanced' approach

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, who has been appointed mayor twice, spends most of her time in her City Hall office, where she listens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 15, 2010
Film Review: 'Flipped'

Director Rob Reiner returns to his "Stand By Me" mode of looking at the world through the eyes of adolescents during the 1950s in this nostalgic romp.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 22, 2020
A good Sunday read

Selby Library's Sunday hours return on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marietta Lee has invested approximately $1.5 million toward the expansion project that includes a new store, cafe and refurbished interior in the main gallery.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 15, 2015
Construction in the Garden of Whimsy

With construction going on throughout the summer and into the fall, Marietta Lee is investing all her time, energy and finances into taking the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy to the next level.

  • Arts + Culture
The cooking school offers interactive cooking demonstrations and hands-on classes.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 7, 2011
Ranch cooking school readies for business

Viking Culinary School officially is opening on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home at 580 Putting Green Lane  was built in 2005 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet of living area.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2020
Putting Green Lane home sells for $2.82 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 21-25

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Short |
  • October 29, 2015
Conversation with Mark Pritchett

The president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation discusses some problems facing nonprofits post-recession, and strategies looking forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
George Armstrong
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 20, 2015
Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

Recipe for Success: George Armstrong

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
File photo
  • By David Conway |
  • December 11, 2013
Lido, Siesta residents want their voices heard

The Army Corps of Engineers met with Lido Key and Siesta Key residents last week in separate meetings about the Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 6, 2020
Roger Pettingell is top Sarasota-area Realtor in 2019

Once again, Pettingell's sales numbers have slingshotted him to the top of the region's list.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Frank Post says that he helped recover over 300 semester credits with his students this year.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • June 6, 2018
Extra credit goes to two teachers in East County

Two East County credit recovery teachers nominated for Educator Impact Award.

  • East County
  • News
Performers with the Circus Arts Conservatory perform aerial Lyra. File Photo
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2019
Sarasota High and Circus Arts Conservatory partner for magnet program

The program allows up to 50 students from around Sarasota County to take classes in the circus arts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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Top fashion designers dress up Snoopy & Belle in an exhibit at the Mall at UTC.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 19, 2017
Fashion for Peanuts at Sarasota's Mall at UTC

Mall at UTC hosts 'Snoopy & Belle in Fashion' tour.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 30

Claire Savreux shares her lunch time with a cardinal on a chair in her back yard in the Southgate neighborhood of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 30

Michael Cohen captured a photo of this roseate spoonbill and tricolor heron feeding together on South Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Although Brian Ryals resigned as head football coach, he will continue to work at Sarasota High School.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • November 22, 2017
Sarasota High football coach resigns

The school is beginning a national search for a replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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