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Carl Berstresser shows off to neighbors a seven-foot snake he caught. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2016
Man's will preserves property forever

In death, Carl Bergstresser hopes to preserve his Braden River property for wildlife.

  • East County
  • News
Child Hunger Summit keynote speaker Florida Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. Celeste Philip.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2016
All Faiths focuses on child hunger

All Faiths Food Bank invites community leaders to partner for child hunger initiatives during 2016 Child Hunger Summit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Canned Ham Vintage owner Ashley Rogers wants to start up a monthly, open-air market in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2016
Canned Ham plans Rosemary District Indie Market

The owner of Canned Ham Vintage is pitching plans for a 28-vendor, open-air market in the burgeoning district north of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 27, 2016.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 27, 2016
Cops Corner: 9.27.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 27, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Authorities are still looking for suspects.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2016
Manatee County drug deal goes awry

A man was shot after drug transaction turned into a robbery in Palmetto.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 27, 2016
UPDATE: Red tide affects Sarasota barrier island beaches

A week later, it’s now been confirmed to be afflicting Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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Phill and Fanny Younger
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Your Town: Ignore wife's warning to your regret

Commissioner's convertible receives unexpected dousings during thunderstoms.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boat stored in Longboat Key loses two motors to theft.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 26, 2016
Motors stolen from boat stored on aLongboat Key lift

A fully covered white 2014 Grady Freedom was up on a lift when the theft occurred.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Henrietta Barkey and Dora Coates died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe R. Hembree, Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown, city commissioners Suzanne Atwell and Liz Alpert, Elita Kane, Janis Krums, Chris Gallagher, Mark Kauffman, Tom Jackson and Kelley Lavin pose at today's groundbreaking.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2016
S'macks, Sarasota Magazine to move into State Street building

At the groundbreaking for the development at 1500 State St., the project team shared a list of five commercial tenants for the mixed-use downtown building.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. The pool of finalists for Sarasota County School Board superintendent is narrowed down to three candidates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2016
Superintendent finalist withdraws application

Three finalists remain in consideration for the position of Sarasota County School Board superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speaks at the Florida Energy Summit in 2013. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2016
Adam Putnam visits Lakewood Ranch

State commissioner on agriculture will share with business professionals at a luncheon Tuesday.

  • East County
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Bob Essner, Chair of the Oceans of Opportunity campaign, speaks to guests at Mote's 60th Anniversary Celebration, which launched the campaign in January 2015. Credit: Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 26, 2016
Mote meets $50 million campaign goal

The campaign will be a driving force behind Mote's 2020 Vision and Strategy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandrina Bellino, a Zumba instructor in Lakewood Ranch, leads a Latin-inspired dance during the Viva Latino festival.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 25, 2016
Viva Latino festival spices up Lakewood Main Street

Visitors flock to East County to celebrate and learn about Latino culture.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Riverview students go for gold at homecoming dance

Riverview High School hosts Homecoming Dance with an Olympic theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Even centerpieces included the main attraction of pasta for the Tuscan-inspired dinner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club dines under the Tuscan sun

Bird Key Yacht Club serves up a Tuscan-inspired menu for members during farm-to-table dinner Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Scallopalooza: It's Clamtastic! celebrates scallop and clam restoration efforts

At this year's event, the Sarasota Bay Watch president announced that the organization would be expanding its restoration efforts to clams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Schmidt and Mary Grace Arents
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2016
St. Michael celebrates patron saint festival

Neighbors turn out for festival at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2016
Manasota B.U.D.S book club sets sail

The book club spent the afternoon talking about the sailing-themed books they read and learning some basics of sailing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Some colorful peppers are for sale at the Health and Wellness Expo's farmers market.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Health Expo produces fresh ideas

Sixth annual event adds farmers market to other offerings.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2016
Dance fever hits Freedom families

More than 200 people turn out for mother-son night.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 23, 2016
Longboat man remembered for military achievements

Charls Boal Ewing Jr. combined towering achievements in military and business with close family ties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Olympic rowing gold medalist Amanda Polk, who performed in Rio with the winning United States women's eight team, signals the countdown to the World Championships with a cowbell.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 23, 2016
Countdown begins to 2017 World Rowing Championships at Benderson Park

Sculpture 'Vortex' unveiled to handle the countdown.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 23, 2016
Longboat Key dredging focus shifts to north island

The dredge is repositioned from New Pass to Longboat Pass and the floating pipe and pipe barges are en route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whiskey expert Turner Moore demonstrates tasting techniques.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2016
Chabad of Sarasota sips Scotch, schmoozes

Guests sip on four-course whiskey tasting at Michael's Wine Cellar Thursday, Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 22, 2016
A sensible path for Bobby Jones Golf Club

Private management is the right course for the city’s Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota Police Department Lt. Randy Boyd explains that the community has to help law enforcement in order to curb the growing drug epidemic.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Police highlight local drug epidemic

The Sarasota Police Department and community partners are pleading with residents to help curb the rise in overdose deaths in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students during the demonstration for the "Nutritious, delicious & easy" class offered through ACE.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Adults pursue lifelong learning during showcase

artnerships between Ringling College Lifelong Learning Academy, Pierian Spring Academy and Adult & Community Enrichment or ACE helps students find classes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tapley presses a piece of gold leaf into a dark green leather cover.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
The bind side: Bookbinder James Tapley

James Tapley agrees that what's inside a book counts most — but as a bookbinder, he cherishes the outside as well.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 9.22.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 22, 2016
Unconditional purrender

Cat Depot and Mote Marine Laboratory mascots showcase Giving Challenge partnership.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2016
School district invites public to superintendent reception

Sarasota County School District's is inviting the public's input as it seeks Superintendent Lori White's replacement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director of the Office of Business and Economic Development Jeff Maulsby presented a review of the county's economic incentive program at Wednesday's county commission meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2016
County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown CRA was used to help finance projects such as the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
City continues push for county CRA funds

The city thinks it’s entitled to another $4.5 million in county property tax money. The county disagrees — so the two could be headed for a mediation process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 22, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $2.13 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 5 and September 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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