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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 15, 2024
Street entrance for 10-story condo tower's garage denied

The 16 future owners of 1274 4th Street Residences will have to use an alley to access parking thanks to the Planning Board's decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 10, 2024
Manatee County commissioners give back former wetland buffers

Commissioners voted 6-0 to return the buffers to at least 50 feet.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 13, 2023
Gulf Islands Ferry launches Nov. 20, with potential for Longboat stop

The ferry will take its first trip on Monday, Nov. 20, and county officials are already looking at ways to improve the service in the future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
Prelude to Piney Point

No doubt there will be plenty of political blaming in the wake of the Piney Point leak that Manatee County commissioners were negligent. For the truth, just watch their Jan. 26 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 13, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: Pizzeria owner hopes to bring cheer to UTC

EYE ON BUSINESS: Craft beer and pizza joint aims to bring community feel to East County

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 10, 2009
Town seeks sand removal extension

The town of Longboat Key sent a letter Thursday, Sept. 10 to Gov. Charlie Crist stating the town still has significant problems with Port Dolphin's proposed natural-gas pipeline project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 4, 2009
Residents, CDD seek sidewalk solution

Greenbrook East residents say the unpaved portions of their sidewalks are dangerous for kids.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2010
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • September 15, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Art to Walk On

Eileen Hampshire showcases one-of-a-kind rugs at Art to Walk On.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 7, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: The accidental set designer

Michael Bush has turned Home Resource into an unlikely stage for intimate theater. The contemporary furniture store has become one of Sarasota's best-kept theater secrets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 28, 2011
Town proceeds with interim manager talks

The commission is negotiating with David Bullock, deputy Sarasota County administrator, for the interim town manager position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 23, 2011
'Mad' gabber returns to FST

The quirky co-creator of one of the longest-running nonmusical plays in the world returns to Sarasota for a second stab at 'Shear Madness.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Westmark and Donald Geikie |
  • March 30, 2012
Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

Real Estate Double Deal of the Week: Siesta Key's Sandy Cove

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 13, 2013
Scene & Heard

Observer gets a new boss; John Olenick becomes king for a day; Come to their cabarets; Jack Perkins gets transcendental

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2012
Mall Madness: Construction for a mega mall begins

Officials broke ground Oct. 15, on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • January 14, 2013
Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy tickets to Asolo Rep

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy tickets to Asolo Rep

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2018
Downtown group talks signs, wayfinding

The Downtown Improvement District is considering a contest to find a design for gateway sign at a key entry point to the city’s center.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown groups brainstorm advertising strategy

Can downtown stakeholders band together in support of one united marketing campaign?

  • Sarasota
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