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Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke prepares a Belgian endive salad for the first course of the Jan. 25 Forks & Corks Lesson Luncheon. Photo by Robin Hartill.
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 30, 2013
Euphemia Haye launches lesson luncheon series

Euphemia Haye's annual "Lesson Luncheon" series opener, "Forks & Corks," taught participants to make three traditional French dishes and then pair them with wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Bruce Porter signs the wall in the sanctuary.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 14, 2009
Opposition to park plans steps up

The plans for Bird Key Park include pedestrian and bicycle trails, updated landscaping and a move of parking to the east side of the park from the west side.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
City scraps planned Circle events committee

The city will hold a workshop next year to gather input on how to refine its new policy managing St. Armands special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A mother bobcat walks with one of her offspring in the backyard of River Place’s Denny Yoder.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 13, 2016
Bobcats get up close and personal in East County

Sightings could become more common as humans encroach on their habitats.

  • East County
  • News
An invitation is being extended to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to be the first civilian unit in this year's Memorial Day Parade.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 9, 2012
City searching for veterans

The city of Sarasota wants to honor veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan for this year's Memorial Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton resident Carlo Rodriguez has been painting Braden River's football field for the past four years.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2015
Field art is his turf

Custodian finds new line of work by painting Braden River’s football field before every home game.

  • East County
  • Sports
North Port High had the largest drop in graduation rate, from 88.1% to 83%.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 13, 2011
Three Sarasota schools graduate fewer, district dips below 84%

Despite small decrease, district schools remain higher than state average.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nan-Cheng Chen
  • By June LeBell |
  • June 15, 2011
Music Review: Overview of the Sarasota Music Festival

It's not easy. Putting together a music festival must be one of the hardest jobs there is, because you're not only trying to please an audience, you're also trying to teach students.

  • Arts + Culture
Adriana Elizabeth Buchanan
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Rummaging through closets sparks community contribution

Last summer, Sophia Jones and her friends donated the money from her lemonade stand to the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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
Alex and Taylor Katz have been swimming on the same team for eight years. The two Riverview High siblings swam in their final high school swim meet together Nov. 9.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 29, 2012
Siblings make a splash

Taylor Katz and her younger brother, Alex, helped lead the Riverview swim teams to first- and third-place finishes at the Class 3A Swimming & Diving Championship Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 20, 2009
Pirate lifter takes world stage

Braden River High sophomore Ryan Borges traveled to Thailand for the Youth World Championships last week. Borges will begin competing for Team USA today.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jason Bennett shares his thoughts regarding the city's bayfront at an event Saturday, at JDub's Brewing Co. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Vision statements

In its quest to guide the redevelopment of 75 acres of bayfront land, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 remains focused on six principles - and keeping the public involved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2011
News Briefs

Ranch IDA selects director finalists; Planners consider Cooper Creek proposal; Ranch ambassadors wins tourism awards; Seniors improve on FCAT retakes; and Braden River VFW awards students, teacher.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2014
News Briefs

Napier trial delayed to December; School district hopes to secure safety director; County searches for local history buffs

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Barefoot Weddings

Small Business of the Year Winner: 10 or fewer employees

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julia DeCastro now works on the specialty leasing team at The Mall at University Town Center. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 18, 2014
University Town Center welcomes new employee

After leasing Lakewood Ranch Main Street 100%, Julia DeCastro turns her focus to finding niche, short-term leases at the new mall.

  • East County
  • News
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