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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 8, 2009
County commissioner disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash was removed as the county's representative for the West Coast Inland Navigation District by his peers last week, after he disputed the Longboat Key's application for breakwaters on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 15, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kadin Kerns

Braden River kicker Kadin Kerns was selected to IMG Madden Football Academy's All-Madden Team. He was one of only 27 players from across the country to earn the distinction.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 4, 2012
Walmart preps for opening

The East County's newest Walmart store, located on Ranch Lake Boulevard, will officially opens its doors April 11.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
Congratulations, Cadet

Sarasota Military Academy alumna Whitney Stewart named Boys & Girls Club of America National Youth of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 16, 2015
Cops Corner 12.17.2015

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Short |
  • February 2, 2016
Siesta Key parking plan hits funding hurdle

Both the county and some business owners are hung up on who would pay to add spaces from the public right of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 3, 2015
Ringling College team places first in Disney competition

Four Ringling College of Art and Design students designed innovative transportation infrastructure to win the 24th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 5, 2017
Local green thumbs take talents to Westchester

Four Westchester residents wanted their property to feel like a tropical paradise, so they took matters into their own hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' is bringing prior Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer JoAnna Ford back to the city that kickstarted her career, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue vacating Southgate

The anchor will move into a larger space at the new Mall at University Town Center in East Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications

By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 11, 2011
Scene & Heard

Perales places first at RCAD exhibit; 'Joint Collective' comes to State Street; CEO receives Broadway award; Ringling Museum flashes; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 15, 2015
Say Wawa…and Walmart market, Whole Foods

Two developments in Sarasota and Manatee Counties inch closer to bringing big names to East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
IRISS to expand headquarters

Less than a year after making Lakewood Ranch its home, infrared-window manufacturer IRISS plans to grow its space, its staff and its product lines.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 17, 2021
Monique Oliel

Monique Oliel, 92 passed away July 29th at Venice Regional Hospital, Venice Florida. A long time resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 6, 2021
Manatee County drone program helps Longboat Key monitor red tide conditions

Manatee County crews go out twice per week to monitor red tide conditions in five different locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 23, 2009
Dick Clapp named mayor

After a couple seconds of awkward silence, the District Two commissioner was named mayor. He was unanimously elected to the position. Commissioner Kelly Kirschner was named vice mayor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 13, 2016
New idea hatches for Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Business incubator lands final open suite.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2025
6 Manatee County commissioners face lawsuit

The lawsuit claims Bradenton Times Publisher Joe McClash used his outlet to influence election in his favor.

  • East County
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