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

  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 6, 2026
AirBnB renter demands $1,500 or threatens a negative review

A Longboat AirBnB guest threatened to leave a negative review if money wasn’t sent by the property manager. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 10, 2026
Lakewood Ranch Garden Club to host Garden Fest

On March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., community members will have the opportunity to learn about gardening and nature from experts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 9, 2023
Five Sarasota news stories to watch in 2023

From plans to incentivize affordable housing to the long-awaited reopening of the the Bobby Jones Golf Course, there is a lot of news in Sarasota on the way for 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 18, 2015
Calendar for this week

Find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2021
Lake Club home tops sales at $2.01 million in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-26 in the Lakewood Ranch and east Bradenton area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2023
2023 Summer Camps in Sarasota, Manatee - Science

Your guide to summer camps this year in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Summer Fun Guide
  • By David Conway |
  • December 3, 2020
Arroyo town hall stirs homelessness conversation

The return of a controversial homelessness expert included some harsh assessments of Sarasota's response strategies — and pushback from local service providers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2020
Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020

Main Street at Lakewood Ranch major events won't return in 2020 .

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 6, 2016
Expansion could make medical competitors sore

East County providers say a free-standing emergency room could drive up healthcare costs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 21, 2024
Lawsuit against City Commissioner Kyle Battie heads to court

With a motion to dismiss on the docket, Kelly Franklin's husband and commission candidate Ron Kashden provided a list of conditions to the city of Sarasota to avoid litigation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Our View

Congratulations on PIC's 25th; Poll ratings: Who cares; House Bill 883; bogus budget cuts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 13, 2020
Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch

Art show looms in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 19, 2017
SMA girls basketball player takes flight as leader

The Eagles' point guard has added to her scoring arsenal over the years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2021
City sets special meeting on Bobby Jones

Ahead of planned renovations, the city has narrowed its search for a contractor or private partner to two vendors, though negotiations are still ongoing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 15, 2009
Man on the street: Larger than life

We polled passerby near the "Unconditional Surrender" statue on Sarasota's bayfront and asked one question: Should the statue stay on the bayfront or be moved to a less public space?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 23, 2012
Two developers: Angus Rogers

The chief executive officers of Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. and Atlanta-based Jebco Ventures Inc. have different visions for a downtown Sarasota hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 28, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $5.25 million

RPF Developments Inc., a Florida corporation, sold the home at 675 Mourning Dove Drive to Kevin Kiernan, trustee of 675 Nominee Trust, for $5.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 4, 2012
Students spend spring break in Guatemala

Wakeland students Gavin Klein and Rebekah Spiegelman visited students attending Wakeland's sister school, Chiquic Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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