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Sam Lastinger is a trained chef and bartender of Pattigeorge's. He made the recipe using Barenjager Honey liqueur, Kahlua, Bailey's, frothed milk and espresso.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sam Lastinger

Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger shares a Honey Barenjager Latte recipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners are also set to discuss whether they should hire one of two city manager candidates who remain from a city manager search.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
Caragiulo submits strong mayor proposal

The Sarasota City Commission is set to discuss two charter amendments that would restructure City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The candidates seek to join the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2012
Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Walking in Sunshine team
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Drink Pink

The Village Cafe hosted the Drink Pink event to raise money for Walking in Sunshine, Kay Kouvatsos' 3-day Susan G. Komen Walk team, Saturday, July 14.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Adrian Ray and his band rocked out, Friday, July 13, at Friday Fest inside the Van Wezel auditorium.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest with Adrian Ray

Adrian Ray performed at Friday Fest, Friday, July 13. The Van Wezel moved Friday Fest inside due to the rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Mathey, Tracey Minor and Leigh Nordman
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Darwin's

The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held their monthly after hours, Thursday, July 12, at Darwin's.

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  • Neighbors
Gary Barrack and Linda Ellis
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Spyder Broussard Shrimp Boil

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Bar and Grill owner Tommy Klauber hosted the fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith
  • July 13, 2012
Sarasota Improv Fest brings 48 hours of laughs to the Florida Studio Theatre

Sarasota Improv Fest brings 48 hours of laughs to the Florida Studio Theatre

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  • Things To Do
North Bound Lanes from Wilkinson Road to Bee Ridge Road until further notice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2012
Structure fire causes traffic delay on Beneva Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is directing traffic around a structure fire in the area of Beneva Road south of Bee Ridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ann Barnette, Glenn and Mary Zeiders and Stu Barnette
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Deco Japan

The murmur at the member's only opening on Thursday, July 12 was that it's surprising and different. The opening was an attraction garnering the attention of over 400 people to see the 200 works provided by the Levenson Collection on loan to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
Speaker Lee Silverstein, Christine Koch of Boost Studio and Pete Amedure with No Limit Marketing and Advertising
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch and Learn

Social media professional Lee Silverstein led the second-ever Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series July 12 at Holiday Inn Lido Beach. Attendees took a break from their workdays to learn how to achieve social media success, in particular achieve the most with their LinkedIn accounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 13, 2012
Film Review: 'Savages'

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone always operates outside of the box and constantly pushes the envelope. In his new film, "Savages," he's back with a vengeance, reaffirming his status as one of America's greatest filmmakers.

  • Arts + Culture
Karen Iezzi and Betty York were the chairpersons of the event.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Opera Guild met Thursday, July 12, for a luncheon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The event was co-chaired by Karen Iezzi and Betty York. Members socialized in the dining room before enjoying a meal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are only two city manager candidates left for the Sarasota City Commission to consider at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Only two city manager candidates left

Daytona Beach City Manager Jim Chisholm is no longer interested in the Sarasota city manager position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The website is currently accessible with limited features in its beta version by clicking on the banner at scgov.net.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2012
New Sarasota County site live on Monday

Sarasota County will launch its redesigned website Monday, July 16, four months after the introduction of an online procurement system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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