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

  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • January 9, 2014
Siesta Beach renovations have SKVA on edge

The Siesta Key Village Association met for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, opening the new year with fresh concerns about how the two-year renovation project at Siesta Beach might impact the island's tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 18, 2025
Two Sarasota apartment projects clear preliminary hurdle

A multifamily development at the Temple Beth site is one of two apartment projects that have received partial sign-off from the city's Development Review Committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2025
Road rage incident continues for several miles

An aggressive driver tails a couple driving separate vehicles from South Tamiami Trail to St. Armands. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Manasota Flooring |
  • November 25, 2024
For 50 Years This “Family Business” Mission Extends to Employees, Their Families, Other Local Businesses and Non-Profits

Manasota Flooring is one of the largest flooring companies in our area, servicing Palmetto to Venice, Longboat Key to Lakewood Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 19, 2023
Driftwood Beach Home and Garden features products from over 35 local artists

Owner Heather Rippy brings her passion of supporting small businesses into her shop by curating goods made locally and around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 9, 2026
Sarasota Orchestra maestro performs at Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

Giancarlo Guerrero joined Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny on the field to conduct young string musicians.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Our View

Focus on the business climate

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 22, 2011
Commission seeks creative solutions

The Longboat Key Town Commission expects Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to eliminate a $223,601 budget deficit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adrian Moore and Christian Barnard |
  • April 12, 2023
Universal school choice won’t defund public schools

Opponents to Florida’s education savings accounts are misguided. Data show their predictions of doom for public education haven’t occurred.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 22, 2022
Concierge service Reed Medical Group to open on Longboat Key

Dr. James Reed will start seeing patients on March 1 at his north-end office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 5, 2022
Longboat leaders happy at the 2022 budget's halfway point

Process begins soon for next budget, based on positive news from the spending plan that is now about six months from completion.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Bag-wearers to say, 'Bag meters'

Opponents of the city's parking meters will hold a rally Monday at Mattison's City Grille, then march to City Hall to voice concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • February 16, 2012
My View: Mortgage settlement for politicians

So the nation's five largest banks will pay $25 billion as a "settlement," and some homeowners who are upside down on their mortgages will get relief.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 10, 2013
Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land

Jesse Biter recently purchased two buildings fronting 200 feet of Main Street, and he is already looking ahead to his next investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 23, 2020
Sheriff budget, project requests grow as county budget tightens

The Sheriff's Office budget is projected to grow by $3.2 million and the county will push forward on renovations to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • December 18, 2019
Taking on the 'D' word

Small changes in multiple areas of your life can deflect the onset of dementia.

  • Health
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2016
Vengroff questions officials’ interest in housing project

Even as the City Commission stresses the need for cheaper housing in Sarasota, Harvey Vengroff says he’s gotten a cold reception to a proposed affordable apartment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Shellie Terry |
  • February 22, 2018
Saved by the Builder

Population growth in East Manatee County is forcing officials to build and expand schools faster than you can say your ABCs.

  • LWR Life
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