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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
Emani Smalls launches a shot put.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 18, 2018
Pirate's success a stone's throw away

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a medical spa next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood, but neighbors opposed the same project three years ago.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 30, 2016
North Trail property’s fate hangs on City Commission decision

Dr. Monica Bedi hopes to build a three-story medical resort next to the Tahiti Park neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jim Felton, William Garden, James Le Fever, Jerald Roehling and Annette Zampino died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Diana Greene has more than 25 years experience as an educator, two of which have been with the Manatee County School District.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2015
Diana Greene puts her stamp on Manatee County

The Manatee County School District handed the reigns over to Dr. Diana Greene May 27, when she was sworn in as the Manatee County School District's first African-American superintendent

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dolly Jacobs and her partner, Raffi, in a recent performance. (Courtesy Photo)
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 18, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

Black Tie & Tales 11.19.15

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key Cops Corner image
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

Cops Corner: East County 4.2.2015

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 22, 2015
Market becomes Main summer attraction

Eight months after it launched on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Jen’s MarketPlace will be in bloom throughout the summer.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Photo by Jessica Salmond. Candidate Alan Maio was asked about his stance on fiscal conservatism and his campaign donations from developers.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 24, 2014
County Commission Candidates grilled at Tiger Bay Club forum

Candidates for the District 4 Sarasota County Commission seat expressed their views on Sarasota 2050, public transportation and the Come As You Are homeless shelter

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River High students rallied along State Road 70 for Sam Woolf last week, in hopes of generating more audience votes to keep him on "American Idol." (Courtesy photo)
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • April 16, 2014
Braden River High students interview 'Idol' contestants

Journalism students have a standing time slot to interview outgoing singers every Friday.

  • East County
  • News
Going for the Gold: 'The Golden Lotus' Co-Chairs Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • May 5, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Designing Daughter's A Fashionable Gala: Southern Charm, YMCA's Going for the Gold: 'The Golden Lotus', Asolo Rep's Men Who Cook and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Johnson PhotoImaging General Manager Michael Arbor says the business is ready to serve customers, despite two robberies last week. The store is taking steps to improve security, while ensuring product offerings remain available to customers.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 15, 2014
Business burglarized again

Johnson PhotoImaging was burglarized twice in three days, for a total of four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 2, 2024
Civil disturbance between homeowner and cleaner raises suspicions

A cleaner returned to a resident’s property after a check for payment failed to clear. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2024
Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney rising sophomore Nicholas Brown dreams of being on the PGA Tour one day.
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Brown

The Cardinal Mooney golfer has finished top 10 in three golf association tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 426 Cleveland Drive sold for $4 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 21, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 5-9 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Lido Key home on Cleveland Drive tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lawyer gets propositioned by pretend pervert client
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2025
Lawyer gets propositioned by pretend pervert client

A female attorney reports receiving lewd texts. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo

The senior midfielder/forward is the leading scorer for The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer through nine games.

  • East County
  • Sports
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