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

  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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 Janet Combs |
  • February 8, 2026
Orchid Ball dazzles with 'Nature of Abstraction' theme

The theme of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' annual gala was in line with its new exhibit, 'Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement.'

  • Black Tie
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 11, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $815,000

Country Club Village home tops sales at $815,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 14, 2022
Sarasota Planning Board approves cigar bar and store

Corona Cigar Co. owner says operation at Lemon Avenue and First Street will be a high-end addition to the city.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
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  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 31, 2010
Key Real Estate: Lido home sells for $2.2 million

Bombay Sarasota LLC, a New Jersey limited-liability company, sold the home at 1325 Westway Drive in the Lido C subdivision to David and Linda Hargreaves, of Coventry, R.I., for $2.2 million. The transaction was the largest of 13 sales recorded between March 15 and March 19 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 5, 2012
Teen entrepreneur draws national attention

Two years ago, 15-year-old Sam Vrinios started a custom game controller business in his garage. Now, he is on television.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 26, 2012
Going the distance

Jerry Pujol learned to run late in life. The 80-year-old recently qualified for the National Senior Games.

  • East County
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2020
Binge Blog: Our family comes first

"The Americans" and "The Leftovers" are this week's selections.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 7, 2019
Police department's newest officers have loads of experience

Tillman, Puccio took oath in early October.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
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  • By June LeBell |
  • February 28, 2016
Passion, drama and patriotism in 'The Battle of Legnano'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final opera of its Verdi Cycle with high-quality singing and drama.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota Olympians earn medals in Paris

Four Sarasota-affiliated swimmers and gymnasts took the podium on July 29.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • 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
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