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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
Cola and Fizz prepare to be released into the wild.
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • June 11, 2015
Mote releases manatee mother and calf

Mote Marine Laboratory, in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, released Cola and Fizz, a mom and dependent calf, back into the wild on June 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donna Heffner, left, helps excavate a nest Sunday evening on Longboat Key’s public beach. One live turtle was found stuck under the sand, and the Longboat Key Turtle Watch team helped it and five turtles rescued from other nests into the Gulf.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 5, 2012
Turtles leave nesting mode after record season

Sea turtles will continue to hatch in the next two months, but turtles are unlikely to lay new nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Guy Peterson's home is for sale.
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 16, 2017
Personal Space

Architect Guy Peterson’s home blends art and family living.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Residents of condos such as the Savoy on Palm have expressed concerns about flooding.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 23, 2016
Palm Avenue condo owners seek flood relief

Although residents are reporting issues following heavy rainfall, city and county staff can only do so much to address the problem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Gretchen Frueh |
  • July 22, 2009
LETTER: Ranch's 'true hero' assists lost teenager

It is heartwarming to know that there are people who will go way beyond the necessary or comfortable to help a complete stranger and then not stay around for a thank you.

  • East County
  • Opinion
David Scanlon, president of Phoenix Ink, and Ted Helgesen, Phoenix Ink CEO
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 9, 2011
Think Green finalist: Phoenix Ink

Phoenix Ink was named a Think Green finalist at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Town tax rate falls .65%

The town's fiscal year 2009-10 budget will include a tax rate of 1.4903 mills, lower than its current 1.5 millage rate. The new budget begins Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2010
Cops Corner 12.16.10

The suspect entered the store and was observed on surveillance video concealing a package of ice cream in his jacket and then exiting the store without paying for the item.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Rick Farmer has seen graffiti on some of the towering oaks near the playground.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 21, 2013
Graffiti draws ire of Arlington Park residents

Neighbors fed up with graffiti have cleaned markings throughout Arlington Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • February 20, 2014
Roast Restaurant: The one to break the streak?

Roast Restaurant: The one to break the streak?

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Barb Alexander rides the American flag out before the match.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 18, 2017
Polo tailgaters know how to throw a party

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 217 Bird Key Drive has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a swimming pool and 1,913 square feet of living area. Photo by Kristen Herhold
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 5, 2014
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $1.2 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The town is interested in sand the WCIND is dredging out of the Intracoastal Waterway near Longboat Pass later this year.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Town requests beach-quality sand

The town is interested in beach compatible sand being dredged near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 2, 2012, a little over a month before McGonegal revealed the deficit to the school board Sept. 7, 2012, the former superintendent and six finance employees discussed a possible deficit of $5 million.
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 22, 2013
Manatee County Schools' leaders hoped deficit would go away

Prior to former Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announcement of a 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit to the school board and public, district leaders had hoped the deficit would go away.

  • East County
  • News
WBBWEB
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 26, 2015
Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

Week's best bets: Tuesday, May 26

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Elena caused extensive seawall damage during Labor Day weekend in 1985.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Center of the storm

As a barrier island, Longboat Key is vulnerable to hurricanes, but historically the island has avoided major storm damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 1, 2009
Profiles of Summer | The humble maestro

Pine View School's longtime orchestra director comes out of retirement to conduct the Venice Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
Sara McCurry
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sara McCurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
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