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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Exchange programs seeks host families

Education First, a non-profit student-exchange company, will be bringing 50 teenage students from France and Spain to the East County and surrounding area this summer and needs host families for the program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man caught with pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 20-year-old Carmon Merideth with the possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 2, 2014
Medallion Home celebrates record sales year

Medallion Home closed out 2013 with more than $100 million in sales - a record year for the company.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 14, 2013
Scene and Heard: Swinging surprise for sweet sixteen

It was certainly no secret that her honorary grandparents were throwing a sweet sixteen for performing prodigy Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 28, 2013
Commission delays decision on property-tax break for seniors

At its meeting Tuesday, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to put the topic on its legislative agenda for next year, hoping lawmakers would close loopholes in the proposal by then.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 11, 2014
Online tool created to help businesses recover from natural disasters

The Manatee County government created a directory for businesses, in order to help owners get 'back on their feet' after emergencies.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event

The scavenger hunt was held Nov. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2021
No swim advisory posted for Bird Key Park

Results of follow-up testing expected on Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 19, 2025
Leaderboard tightens headed into final round of LECOM Suncoast Classic

Twenty-six players are within five strokes of the lead with one round to play at Lakewood National.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Janet Combs |
  • April 6, 2025
Children First enchants guests with the 25th Anniversary Fairytale Ball

Gala treats supporters to a magical night with its "Magic is All Around Us" theme.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2025
Manatee County launches water meter replacement project

Work begins this month on installing remotely read devices.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 9, 2024
Lakewood Ranch golfers raise over $70,000 for Stillpoint Mission

Bob Smith started an email campaign 13 years ago that continues to grow.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 8, 2025
Oktoberfest in Sarasota tests strength and food temptations

Attendees at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime's festivities joined in stein-holding and yodeling competitions, among other themed activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 15, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 16

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 20, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1.79 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2011
INCORPORATION Q&A: Incorporation Study Group

Proponents of the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch answer readers' questions.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
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  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 9, 2018
Sky's the limit for Alfstad's latest exhibitor Heather Hutchison

Artist Heather Hutchison draws inspiration from the natural world through her series of light-capturing boxes at Alfstad& Contemporary.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
Peter Amster: Prim and improper

Peter Amster might be a Yankee in Noel Coward's court, but his attention to nuance and spontaneity has made him the go-to director of high British comedies. His silly streak continues with this month's 'Fallen Angels' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 22, 2018
An alternative for the arts

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall could find a home at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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