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Terri Klauber, Rebecca Blitz, Nicole Ruth, Kim Mancini and Beth Knopik enjoy the last Pique Nique Sur La Baie at New College.
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 4, 2017
Pique Nique makes a much-anticipated return

After a brief hiatus last year, the popular fashion show event will return in 2018.

  • Black Tie
The in-house brewing system that the introductory beer science course uses was given to USF Sarasota-Manatee by an anonymous donor. Photo by Niki Kottmann
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 15, 2017
USF Sarasota-Manatee partnerships help brew the next batch of beer-makers

USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science program grows as new opportunities bubble up.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Russell Bolingbroke and his fiancee, Lauren Flenniken, are gymnastics instructors at Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
CELEBRATIONS: Head over heels

Kids Supergym coach Russell Bolingbroke proposed to fellow coach Lauren Flenniken Nov. 22. The couple plans marry in May 2013.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
B.D. Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes, right, tries to persuade second-graders Thomas Garcia, 7, and Noe Flores, 8, to try squash.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 6, 2013
State produce fills cafeterias

Manatee County schools provide healthier options for students through homegrown fruits and veggies.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Kildahl and his son, Stephen, have raced together for seven years. Photo by Nick Friedman.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 3, 2013
Racing team takes to the bay again

In the high-speed world of offshore boat racing, the father-son team Scott Free Racing proves trust is key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chantal and Ed Diem
  • By Dora Walters |
  • January 12, 2011
Villager gets 60-year birthday surprise

Ed Diem was truly surprised when his wife, Chantal, and several Village residents hosted a birthday party for him Jan. 5, at Bayou Tavern in Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Birth Announcements 06.25.09

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy. All of the following babies were born at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 7, 2017

Susan Lohr Alexander and Gerda Smith died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lyndsy McDonald and her staff of 10 bake about 200 cupcakes each day in addition to her catering orders.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Lyndsy McDonald

Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald, who moved into her new storefront on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch Sept. 1, saw her business nearly triple in 2011.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County in 2007 had dune vegetation placed on south Siesta Key to secure sand dredged from the Gulf of Mexico.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 27, 2012
South Siesta nourishment slated for 2014

The contractor that Sarasota County selects will oversee a majority of the overall project, which is expected to cost $11 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key coastline near the Broadway Beach Access was dotted with umbrellas and towels Tuesday. Photos by Kurt Schultheis.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 30, 2013
Mild weather heats up business

Restaurants and hotels are filling up, and it isn't even spring break yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
James Palmer has earned the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 7, 2019
Who's the man in Lakewood Ranch?

Lakewood Ranch's James Palmer earns a special award from Marquis Who's Who for his lifetime of work in labor relations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2012
East County 'pours out' to fight hunger

The Food Bank today will host its Empty Bowl luncheon on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 15, 2010
Singer vies for hometown votes on NBC talent show

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's Chris Eisenberg will perform live Tuesday on 'America's Got Talent.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 29, 2018
Re-start START for real

As usual, whiny Floridians are wailing for politicians to solve the red tide problem. But we have seen this movie before. Here are a few ideas actually to do something about it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Abe Uccello ran a $200 million unit of Computer Associates in Atlanta before he moved to Sarasota. He is now the chairman of the Florida Government Efficiency Task Force. Photo by Mark Wemple.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 13, 2011
Government Watch: Tough Task

A panel of 15 business and government leaders aims to help Florida save $3 billion over four years. It's a big idea kind of group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberly Von Strode, left, assists a fellow team member on the Polo Grill team.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 23, 2016
Polo Club hosts All-Woman’s Tournament

Six women's teams compete in the two-day event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle officially assumed his new role Wednesday.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 31, 2016
Conversation with Sarasota Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle

The city's new parks and recreation director talks about the challenges of spearheading a push to improve the city's parks services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The search is on for a new home for Complexus.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 21, 2012
Public Art Committee's project concern builds

The Public Art Committee questions an interactive art project for its lack of theme and artistic direction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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