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Darwin Santa Maria, who co-founded Darwin Brewing Co. in 2012, has publicly resigned from the brewing company to pursue other creative food and beer outlets.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 10, 2015
Darwin Santa Maria publicly resigns from Darwin Brewing Co.

After tendering his resignation shortly after Darwin's on 4th closed in July, Santa Maria formally separates from his namesake brewery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Elezar Toner and C.J. Cooper
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 16, 2014
Braden River students showcase projects

Four Braden River High School students may have futures brighter than they expected at the beginning of the school year.

  • East County
  • News
"4,000 Miles" runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: '4,000 Miles'

Asolo Rep's '4,000 Miles' runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photos
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
Serving up Life Lessons

Four local volleyball players traveled to Guatemala this summer to volunteer with Orphan's Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Norman Pritchard at his last service at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 31, 2023
Pastor at Christ Church retires after nine years

The Rev. Norman Pritchard served the Presbyterian Church for 50 years and made a mark in service and worship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta bike safety advocates say the narrow streets and crowded sidewalks in the Village pose a challenge for cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Siesta Key cyclists push for safer rides

Considering the volume of bicycle activity on Siesta Key, a group of residents wants to help people bike smarter — and perhaps improve the biking conditions on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
New book teaches children hurricane preparedness

Local children's book author Carmen Navarro-Talavera, who lives at The Oaks, in Osprey, has written a new book, 'The Ant Lucy and the Hurricane.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
TBI members cruise into new year

A group of 18 Temple Beth Israel started the new year by setting sail. They enjoyed a five-night mini cruise to Key West and the Bahamas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Max Stewart
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 10, 2017
Bradenton Area EDC appoints new business director

The new hire formerly worked for Enterprise Florida.

  • East County
  • News
Elks Exalted Ruler Darrin Simone talks with new member Jim Williamson and current member John Piper at the open house.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Elks project dear to the members

Club hosts open house and groundbreaking ceremonies

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • February 12, 2017
Southside hosts colorful fundraiser

Students participated in the first Jog-a-thon Color Run to raise money for new astroturf for the athletic field.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 15, 2013
New College students awarded teaching positions in France

Six New College students were chosen from 1,100 students across the country to teach in France.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New Pass will be closed to boat traffic Sunday, July 6, for the annual boat races.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 1, 2014
New Pass closed for Grand Prix

The inlet will be closed to public boat traffic from 10 a.m. to roughly 4 p.m. Sunday, for the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 11, 2023
Two men accused of scheme to defraud Manatee County of $1.4 million

One suspect has been arrested by Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives while the other remains at large.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River running back Raymond Thomas rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown in his return to the gridiron Aug. 26.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 28, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River running back snaps back to form in opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By TWIS Street |
  • May 16, 2013
Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

  • Arts + Culture
"It's been great to be able to transition into what you are campaigning for," says Greg Steube. "It's truly an honor to be one of the few people in the state to represent somebody."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Greg Steube

After more than two years of campaigning, 32-year-old Greg Steube finally can put his ideas into action as the District 67 representative in the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 13, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: In hot water

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
School board leaders are considering a partnership that would move the training of its annual 450-member firefighter school to a new county site.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 6, 2021
School district, county consider fire training partnership

As the county prepares to build a regional fire training site, school leaders are considering switching from the district's current facility to a partnership at the new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 30, 2010
SMR, Tropicana tackle greener growing

SMR Farms is studying two more environmentally friendly fertilizers as a test-case for Tropicana's other growers.

  • East County
  • News
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