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"It's fun; you can read a book and it will take you to another world. There are lots of great stories out there, and it's fun to learn about them." — Jonah Duschesne-Shaw
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 14, 2014
The Good News: Jonah Duchesne-Shaw

Volunteer Jonah Duchesne-Shaw, 12, keeps young readers turning the page through the Literacy Buddy program.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • December 5, 2018
Katy McBrayer and Jim Lynch celebrated a new home and new engagement

Cuban art exhibit displays local art, Michael's On East catering queen gets on stage and more from this week's events.

  • Black Tie
Mark Tuchman, the former proprietor of Mr. Beery’s, opened 99 Bottles as a cozy, affordable local bar option. Photo by Su Byron
  • By Su Byron |
  • May 9, 2019
99 Bottles brings new pours and a one-stop-shop to downtown Sarasota

New tap room/bottle shop 99 Bottles offers affordable libations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 15, 2017
Israel Tennis Centers players show off skills on Longboat

Four players played during an exhibition on March 15 at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Savannah Eby, Lauren Kennedy
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2013
Interns delve into ministry opportunity

Lakewood Ranch's Lauren Kennedy and fellow intern Savannah Eby, both 20, this summer are learning about youth and children's ministry, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sewer lines that cross four city bridges will be replaced as part of a $2.1 million infrastructure project. Map courtesy of the city of Sarasota/Google.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Aging sewer pipelines to be replaced

This year, aging city sewer pipelines running over the tops of four bridges and beneath bodies of water are scheduled to be replaced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jah Movement will perform at Music on Main on Sept. 7. File photo.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 31, 2018
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  • East County
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Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Animal Network board member Debra Star (behind), Animal Services Division Director Sarah Brown (center) and Animal Network President Pam Freni said the community has demanded more.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Price of stray pets rises in Manatee County

County officials say $8 million animal shelter would address overcrowding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Plaudits for 'the moment'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Teacher and behavioral therapist Courtney Rune works with Adam Schwab at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 29, 2018
Sarasota mom speaks up about apraxia

The Half Dozen Donut Run at Nathan Benderson Park will raise awareness of apraxia.

  • East County
  • News
The closures will impact Gulfstream and Cocoanut avenues.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
City prepares to replace downtown sewer main

A wastewater project will lead to street closures this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 11, 2012
TOPSoccer set to kick off fall season

The Braden River TOPSoccer program will kick off its sixth season Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ava Vandroff is headed to the University of Louisville for rowing after starting her athletic career as a figure skater.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch rower chose water over ice

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Along with his siblings, Tommy Klauber began working at The Colony when he was 15.  Photo by Kayleigh Omang
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Klauber’s ex-employees carry on his legacy of service

The Colony developer impacted many local restaurateurs, tennis pros as their manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • July 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 4

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 22, 2019
Lakewood Ranch is mastering the art of reinvention

Don’t settle for a home you don’t love. Radical reinvention is possible. Jason and Tracy Cotterill proved it in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2018
FDOT recommends 65-foot span to replace Cortez drawbridge

Design work set to begin in 2019, but construction funding not yet set aside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Magner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Obituary: Philip Magner Jr.

Philip Magner Jr., 87, formerly of Longboat Key and Buffalo, N.Y., died Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • January 29, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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