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Sophie Nélisse and Fellag star in "Monsieur Lazhar." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 23, 2012
Film Review: 'Monsieur Lazhar'

Sometimes a little film can make a big impact: "Monsieur Lazhar" is one such film.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 13, 2012
Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

Life Lessons From the Kitchen of Mama Smith

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
This home at 1219 Westway Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,415 square feet of living area. It sold for $6.35 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 16, 2013
A home on Lido Key sells for $6.35 million

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Sam Norton, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1219 Westway Drive to Scott Ramsey, trustee, of Sarasota, for $6.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 4, 2010
Soul Sister

Sarasota's favorite frontwoman steps into the recording studio to make 'Beautiful Noise.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • December 15, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Nebraska'

There is some mighty fine acting going on in the new film, "Nebraska."

  • Arts + Culture
Al Hogle
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 26, 2011
Hogle, St. Denis apply for county administrator job

The Longboat Key police chief and former town manager are two of the candidates for the top Sarasota County position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lora Jason starts packing the things she will be taking with her to Jordan.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 26, 2011
Neighbors: Lora Jason

Lido Key resident Lora Jason prepares for the trip of a lifetime.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 3, 2010
Christ Church plans constructive celebration

Christ Church of Longboat Key officials hope to obtain a building permit from the town in late March or early April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Something Fishy" won second place at last year's Crystal Classic.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 16, 2012
No conflict for Crystal Classic

The American SandSculpting Championship in Fort Myers Beach was moved ahead one week, leaving the Nov. 9 event on Siesta Key as the only Veterans Day competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 11, 2013
The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diego Bracho, Harrison Angsten, Riley Huennerkopf and Emmy Morris film at a Lakewood Ranch home for part of their film.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 15, 2012
East County middle-schoolers debut short films

Students will debut short films they created during the Sarasota Film Society's first Filmmaker's Summer Camp.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2013
Athlete of the Week: TY McLeod

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Ty McLeod went 5-0 to win the 160-pound weight class Jan. 5, at the Third annual Kiwanis Classic At The Ranch Wrestling Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New Pass and Longboat Pass are bustling with boaters and beachgoers anxious to anchor their vessel and enjoy the sun off the shores of Longboat Key. File photo.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Business and tourism

The patterns of season are tough to predict, but indicators so far point to a strong season for hotels and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

John Cannon Homes reports increase in sales volume; WCI Communities welcomes new tennis pro; Chickadees Eatery opens in Bradenton Spiros and Jeanne Kambitsis

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Weronik and Abby Misiura spent about one month making their duct-tape flowers before launching sales this month.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 16, 2012
Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Regency House displays signs opposing the proposed South Palm overlay district. Crome Dollase, board president of the Regency House, said an overlay would equate to a "taking of residents' property."
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Overlay district decision delayed

South Palm Avenue residents on both sides of the overlay-district issue will meet this week to come to an agreement, after the City Commission slows down the district's approval process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 3, 2009
City to consider paid parking profit sharing

At the Monday commission meeting, city commissioners will discuss sharing a significant portion of the city's proposed parking meter revenue with downtown merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • March 30, 2011
DECOR: Step into your dream kitchen on 'Simply Sarasota' tour

The home of Dr. Richard and Amy Buck is a Mediterranean revival-style home located at 1607 South Drive and is thought to be the oldest standing house in historic Cherokee Park. The Bucks purchased the home in 2005 and moved in after an 18-to-20-month renovation. Prior to being staged by designer Jason Champion for Junior League of Sarasota's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival, The Observer got a sneak peek at the beautiful family-friendly kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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