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yourobserver. com > news > 05/05/2026 > sourdough-society-sharing-ideas

Sourdough Society of Lakewood Ranch rises by sharing ideas

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (854+ words) For Riverwalk Ridge's Linda Hawkins, baking homemade sourdough is a challenge that has kept her up into the early morning hours. She said her Italian heritage has led her to cook to her heart's desire, and she often experiments by…...

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yourobserver. com > news > 01/27/2026 > baking-hobby-manatee-county-couple

Baking hobby turns into a hot business for Manatee County couple

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (886+ words) Adam and Yahaira Shimer's living room in Heritage Harbour isn't filled with the traditional couch and coffee table. Instead, it has multiple bakery racks, three refrigerators and two commercial ovens. Adam Shimer is the executive chef at the Ringling College…...

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yourobserver. com > news > 01/13/2026 > new-bakery-coffeehouse-utc

New German bakery, coffeehouse rises at University Town Center

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (846+ words) An only child, Blair Sellers always has been independent and driven. When it came to a career, he didn't want to climb a corporate ladder. Instead, he dreamed of becoming a business owner. The idea of a coffee shop always…...