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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 Keely Carney |
  • January 15, 2012
Live from Sarasota

Live from Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Whatmough
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 9, 2013
Whatmough turns in keys to his Longboat home

Former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough sold his Key home and is now officially a full-time Sarasota Polo Club resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Vanessa Baugh, pictured with her husband, Don, was giddy with excitement as she learned she would advance in the race for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Baugh wins tough primary'

Vanessa Baugh wins 57.86% of the vote, while Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube easily wins re-election.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Robert Gates. Photos by Mallorgy Gnaegy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Signing a name to 3,400 lives lost; Introducing FST's new-ish staff kittens; Every dog has its day

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota police department TVs display live footage from remote cameras around the city. Views can be changed by joy sticks and a computer operated by Capt. Jeff Karr.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Surveillance-camera system expands

What started as just a few cameras installed at crime hot spots around the city has grown to a system of 43 devices. More are scheduled to go online within the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 16, 2009
Longboat fitness options now include new classes

There is quite a bit of news about fitness classes on Longboat Key this season, led by the return of the mind-body fitness methodology, Nia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This peacock perched atop a home Tuesday, Feb. 26, near 40th Street and Sarasota Avenue, in the Indian Beach neighborhood.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 23, 2013
Year in Review: February 2013, Peafowl family takes residence in Indian Beach

Residents say the fowl are interesting to watch and aren't causing too many problems - for now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 7403 Sanderling Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,551 square feet of living area. It sold for $850,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2010
Real Estate: A home on Siesta Key sells for $850,000

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2013
Area teams fall in quarterfinals

Three local baseball teams saw their seasons come to an end in the regional quarterfinals May 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 250 Bird Key Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,113 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.05 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 31, 2012
Five-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $2.05 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Louis and Diane Schultz sold their home at 250 Bird Key Drive to Ann Koppang, of Sarasota, for $2.05 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unit 23 at Burns Court Villas, 551 S. Palm Ave., has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 2,013 square feet of living area. It sold for $780,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2012
Vista Bay Point condo sells for $810,000

A condominium in Vista Bay Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., trustee, sold the Unit 801 condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point to Frank and Barbara Quiriconi, of Longboat Key, for $810,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 17, 2009
Shane recognized for community efforts

Neal Communities Realtor Liaison Gail Shane has been recognized by both the Manatee and Sarasota chapters of the Women's Council of Realtors for her service to the community.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 27, 2010
Green closes the book on 'the last chapter'

Lois Green, 79, is facing her fourth bout with cancer. She received her latest diagnosis - terminal - Aug. 20, 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Storey, president of Neal Communities' building division is pictured with Patrick Neal, president of Neal Communities.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2011
Neal home sales continue to grow

Neal Communities recorded 37 contracts for the month of June.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 7, 2011
Gateway plaza gets new owners

ICORR International recently took over the Gateway to the Ranch Plaza on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
The number of early voting was 198 voters below target compared to the 2011 City Commission election. During that election, 1,070 residents voted early.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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