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A thawed duck and the ingredients for a mirepoix wait for Chef Arpke.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2019
Ray Arpke steps back into teaching role at Euphemia Haye

The head chef and owner was excited to show folks how cooking is done.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

  • Longboat Key
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Domenique Maitre knits new items to sell during the festival.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 22, 2019
Pinecraft gets crafty for the holidays

The 26th annual Christmas in Pinecraft Arts and Crafts Festival runs through Nov. 23.

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Bill Saldo, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota, and Neil McCurry, president and CEO of Sabal Palm Bank.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 22, 2019
Sabal Palm Banks hosts 'Party at the Point'

Proceeds from the event went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota.

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Janice Reiser, Maggie Urban, Melanie DeCarlo and Chris Parker.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 21, 2019
Garden Club hosts fall meeting

The Garden Club gathered to hear about Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 21, 2019
Preschool students give thanks through song

First Presbyterian Preschool held its annual Thanksgiving pageant on Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Brynn Mechem and Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2019
Artists create 'labor of love' at 10th annual Crystal Classic

Sculptors came from all over the world to compete in the competition on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 21

Allison Forsyth captured this image of a setting sun from under Ringling Bridge at Bird Key Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 21

This black-bellied whistling duck was captured in flight over a field near Lorraine Road by photographer Gordon Silver.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 21

David Holliss captured this heron enjoying his own umbrella at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Briana Harris Francois (right) and John Woods stand together at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Association's annual Fall Frolic. Harris Francois is succeeding Woods, the only director of tennis in club history.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 20, 2019
Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Excellent food and swine at East County church

Excellent food and swine at East County church

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Stu Drymon and Darrell Jackson both love researching beers and trying to create new recipes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2019
Partners brew new business in Bradenton

Longtime friends start a microbrewery in East County.

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Naomi Person and Margaret Cass pose during the interfaith service.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 19, 2019
First Presbyterian holds interfaith Thanksgiving service

First Presbyterian Church held its community Thanksgiving interfaith service on Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
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Every part of the campus aims to heal children.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2019
All Star Children's Foundation aims to revolutionize child mental healthcare

Kiwanis Lawn Party benefits local foundation behind a state-of-the-art campus for foster children.

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