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President and COE Maribeth Phillips and Bambi Forristall
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2019
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee hosts Hot Havana Nights

Tropical Nights was held March 22 at Grove.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 24, 2009
Former Monty's Pizza owner tumbles into top sales position

River Club resident Randy Montgomery became the national sales manager for Venice-based Tervis Tumbler in February 2008.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin and Yaryna Klimchak |
  • May 9, 2013
Residents share their opinions on upcoming runoff election

Citizens are voting early, or preparing to vote, in the upcoming City Commission runoff election for two at-large seats. The election takes place May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 4, 2018
'Travel + Leisure' recommends Sarasota as Memorial Day destination

Sarasota for Memorial Day? At least one expert recommended it on the Today show.

  • Sarasota
  • News
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke bought Euphemia Haye in 1980.
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 29, 2010
Local restaurant rides out recession

Euphemia Haye owner Ray Arpke says booming business and an increase in sales has him hoping the worst of the recession could be over.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Briana Carlson-Goodman and Ruth Goodman, at Carlson-Goodman's wedding. Courtesy.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 6, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Nana Goodman is Eponine's biggest fan

Sarasotan Ruth Goodman once took her granddaughter to see 'Cats' on Broadway when her granddaughter was a young girl. Now, she watches her family member perform on Broadway.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2018
Lakewood Ranch celebrates the arts

Ovation event showcases local performance groups.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Greg Steube

At 31 years old, Greg Steube is the youngest candidate vying for State Rep. Ron Reagan's District 67 seat. The Bradenton native also is the only candidate to have a background in agriculture and law and experience working directly with the Legislature.

  • East County
  • News
The city may have to pay millions of dollars to modify its water-quality programs if a new federal rule is enacted.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 21, 2011
New EPA standards could cost city millions

A lawsuit forced the federal government to impose new water-quality guidelines that would force the city to upgrade its current program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 9, 2017
JFCS thanks major donors

The Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast hosted a brunch in honor of the Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting donors on April 9.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • November 1, 2015
St. Armands’ Frightful Night

Guys and ghouls of all ages enjoyed Fright Night on St. Armands on Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cortez Bridge
  • By John McGuire |
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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
Sarasota Contemporary Dance rehearses for its 3rd annual Voices of Fuzion performance.
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2015
The Final Fuzión: Sarasota Contemporary Dance enters a new chapter

In its second performance under its new name, Sarasota Contemporary Dance creates space for growth.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edward Alley |
  • December 4, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 2

Every section of the orchestra was showcased throughout the charming concert.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
School starts Aug. 24 in Manatee County. Are you stocked up for day one?
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 12, 2015
Bradenton Marauders give back to local students

At the Back-to-School Night event Aug. 15 at McKechnie Field, the first 500 children ages 12 and under will receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 22, 2013
Beach project bid: $13.3 million

The town of Longboat Key finally received a bid for its summer beach renourishment project, but staff isn't too happy with it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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.

  • East County
  • Sports
Talik Keaton.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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