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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement extension granted; Commissioners reject Waterline Road development; Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower; County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 31, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Super Bowl in Sarasota

TWIS Tour Guide: Super Bowl in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 1, 2021
Chicken retirees can be adopted, county says

Former Sarasota County sentinel chickens offered to good homes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2025
Sarasota Bay Seafood & Music Festival fills ears and stomachs

The event was held in its new location of the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 4, 2024
Circus Gala gives guests the royal treatment

The Circus Arts Conservatory's Royal Gala theme wowed attendees with a night of performances, dinner and dancing.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 4, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Zota Beach Resort

Come have a look around the perfect local escape or a stunning spot to host your visiting friends and family.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • August 25, 2025
Your Weekly Taste: 1 Hot Cookie and Ice Cream

We definitely agree with their motto, "Cookies big enough to share but taste so good you won't."

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2024
Sarasota parking fee changes will begin July 15

Warnings will only be issued during the first week of paid parking on Benjamin Franklin Drive and Centennial Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • September 10, 2024
Totally Tailgate hosts a seventh year replay

About 225 people turned out on Sept. 7 for the sports-themed fundraiser on Michael's on East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2023
'Chat with the Chief': SPD's Troche starts a podcast

The new podcast with Police Chief Rex Troche will share unknown stories of department activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch could use these niche sports

From fencing to chessboxing, these sports could find fans in the area if embraced.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 30, 2010
'The toast of the town'

Animated Sarasota talk-show host Lorenzo Hubbard is confident, ambitious and determined to fill Oprah Winfrey's designer shoes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • January 16, 2013
TIDBITES

Openings and Celebrations; Darwin's on Fourth Celebrates One Year; The Ritz is Getting Dusty! Jack Dusty, that is; Eat Here is 'out there' on Siesta Key

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • July 4, 2018
FST offers locally sourced laughter at its 10th Sarasota Improv Festival

Florida-based performers get their share of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre's 2018 Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • January 17, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • December 28, 2024
These mocktails won't leave you missing the buzz

Let's raise a glass of a booze-free beverage and toast to hangover-free mornings.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • May 4, 2024
3 spots for tasty Mexican brunch, dinner and dessert in Sarasota

Make the most of Cinco de Mayo in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 30, 2025
Debut Miss Longboat Key shares experience competing for state title

Madison VandenBrekel, who spent her summers growing up on Longboat Key, said she enjoyed connecting with fellow competitors at her first pageant of this scale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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