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Mark Keckstein is chef de cuisine at Euphemia Haye.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • June 29, 2011
Euphemia Haye evokes eating euphoria

He came during an exceptionally nasty winter in 1977, from Columbus, Ohio. His intent was an extended vacation, but Mark Keckstein is still here. He found not only a home but a much-loved career in the kitchen of Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 13, 2011
County approves Pat Neal project

Neal Communities' Woodbrook is a 213-home project near The Cascades. The county commission also approved an addition to Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
INDIGENOUSWEB
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 13, 2015
Indigenous: Ingenious cuisine

Indigenous: Ingenious cuisine

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 3, 2009
Servian suggests targeting tax cheats

To increase county government revenue, a Budget Task Force member suggests the county get tough on homeowners who claim homestead exemptions on two properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 25, 2016
Political perceptions plague superintendent search

Even in a nonpartisan race, the election season has cast a political shadow over the Sarasota County School Board's pursuit of a new superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Meghan Sasser |
  • November 23, 2016
Gratitude for our liberties

The persecution of the Pilgrims before they celebrated their first Thanksgiving has many parallels to today’s events. They make us thankful for the liberties we enjoy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Candice McElyea |
  • May 16, 2012
Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

Black Bird Home Gallery Mines the Globe for Beautiful Furnishings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • July 14, 2010
Funny girls

How comedy is keeping the hilarious women of FST's Vintage Whine improv troupe young at heart.

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • May 16, 2012
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E

As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 8, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Madeline Epstein

Eighth grade Booker Middle School student strives for excellence in all she does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By The Insider |
  • April 14, 2013
7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

7 MUST SEE MOVIES: 4/14 Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Katie Wray, Kristin Zarrella, Devin McDermott and Ashley Platt were recognized during the school’s Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
Mustangs reward scholar athletes

Lakewood Ranch was awarded the Class 6A Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All- Sports Award May 31, and the FHSAA overall Academic Team Championship May 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fast n Fresh owners Lesley and Michael Harb are eager to open their second location.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2011
Fast n Fresh signs lease for Main Street

The owners of Fast n Fresh today signed a lease for a roughly 2,800-square-foot space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Cops Corner

A sandwich-shop employee allowed a man to use the store's phone. The employee recognized the man, because he often hangs out in front of the shop. The phone is located near the counter, where a tip jar sits. After the man hung up the phone and left, the employee noticed the tip jar was empty.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Whitefly influx hits close to home, affects plants

Whiteflies aren't just impacting Key plants; they're becoming an issue throughout the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The new Barrier Island Realty office is located at 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Barrier Island Realty opens third Longboat office; MS & Co. Foundation collects $23,750; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012; Sales in 2012 are the fourth highest in SAR history

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Heat 14U catcher Sarah Crawford is batting .407 with 22 hits and three walks this season. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Field General: Sarah Crawford

Sarah Crawford, 14, was the lone local player chosen to be a part of America's Team, which will travel to Italy and Greece next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2011
Sarasota Crew breaks Guinness World Record

Sarasota Crew rowers broke five World Records for Ergathon rowing during a 10-hour event Feb. 6 outside Whole Foods Market in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Sunshine Boys" runs through June 30, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Paula Atwell |
  • June 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Sunshine Boys'

The best thing about Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" is the opportunity it creates to display the talents of actors of a certain age.

  • Arts + Culture
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