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Siesta Key

The bananas foster is a Cafe L'Europe classic dessert prepared tableside en flambe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe L'Europe

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe L'Europe, with owner Betsie Coolidge, while servers prepare two signature tableside dishes, shrimp Pernod and bananas foster. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn July 28 for breaching its contract and indebtedness to the county. Sanborn countered Aug. 25 that the county acted in bad faith. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2014
County files response to Sanborn Studios counter lawsuit

Sarasota County denied the claims made against it by Sanborn's counter lawsuit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new owner of the Tides Inn Motel and Sunset Lodge plans to continue regular operations and renovate the properties.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2014
Stickney Point motels sell for $1.5 million

Siesta Key rental owner Daniel Jones bought the Tides Inn Motel and Sunset Lodge this month, and has plans to renovate and continue operations at the properties.

  • Sarasota
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Deputies found 83 credit cards and 43 gift cards in the vehicle. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 15, 2014
Sheriff's Office arrests three men for credit card fraud

This arrest marks the seventh major credit card fraud case in Sarasota County this year.

  • Sarasota
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During the regular school board meeting, the board will vote on an agreement with Macy's Florida Stores to allow students hands-on learning about retail work. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 15, 2014
School board to vote on final budget, millage

The Sarasota County School Board will hold a meeting tomorrow after the regular meeting to vote on final adoption.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Carl and Mary Burst, Marcia Hoodwin, Lisa Driscoll, Amy Warren and Erin Flynn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Downtown

Guests gathered at Sarasota Opera Saturday, Sept. 13, for A Taste of Downtown.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jakki Clarke, Dr. Kirstina Ordetx, Benny Ray, Jacob Shields, Michael Jenley, Mark Laneve and Mark Weeks
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism

The Compound Boardshop hosted its 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism surfing event Saturday, Sept. 13, at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sarasota Christian sweeps Donahue Academy

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Donahue Academy 25-2, 25-7, 25-11 Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen's in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tena Wilson, Harry Hobson, Tom Hopkins and Mary Allyn
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Plymouth Harbor Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Plymouth Harbor's newly completed Wellness Center Friday, Sept. 12, at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

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The public utilities director position has been filled by an interim director for a year.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 12, 2014
County hires new public utilities director

Scott Schroyer previously worked within the local government system in Hudson, Ohio, for 30 years.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about a water park proposed in Manatee County, an update on Nathan Benderson Park and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 12, 2014
FYI Friday - Your Weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sailors swing past Rams

The Sarasota High boys golf team edged past Riverview 151-157 Sept. 11 on the front nine of Laurel Oak Country Club's west course.

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The Sarasota High volleyball team won its first district match of the season Sept. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Sailors victorious in district action

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-7, 25-10, 25-17 Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

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