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

  • By David Conway |
  • December 19, 2013
Five Points Park lighting fails to dazzle

A demonstration of a proposed tree-lighting system for Five Points Park didn't sit favorably with attendees, but newly installed lights along Main Street emerged as an attractive option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2018
Manatee County buys land for Lakewood Ranch government services hub

Manatee Commissioners approved the $4.6 million purchase of 75 acres north of Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 11, 2019
Presidents Day prompts upcoming county government closures

County government offices, as well as other administrative resources, are among those that will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rick Scott |
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 17, 2016
Tornado destroys home, damages others near Stickney Point Road

No major injuries were reported, but responders rescued two people trapped in a collapsed home on Baywinds Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 15, 2024
Manatee school board candidates discuss hot topics

From the 1-mill property tax referendum to parental rights, Heather Felton and Mark Stanoch share their thoughts on important issues schools are facing.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 25, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts reception for Artist of the Month

Pamela Olin is the current featured artist at the Longboat Key church and works mostly in metal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 26, 2012
Merger Mayor: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson said combining city and county governments spurred private job growth.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 23, 2018
Players Backstage closes its 2017-2018 season with a comical take on 'The Price'

The last Players Backstage Theatre production of the year addresses the worth of humanity through possessions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately. And now this one: the Bergdahl for Taliban terrorists, which occurred in front of the backdrop of the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Talk about mixed messages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2014
Our View: Long may it wave

Surely, we're not alone in thinking that we, as Americans, are having our American ideals and patriotism tested to new limits lately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 13, 2025
New ODA quarterback makes bold move

Edouard Chaput moved from Quebec to Bradenton with the hope of improving his chances to earn a football scholarship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2024
Man harrassed by woman after brief relationship ends

After meeting a man on a dating app and traveling to Florida, a woman won't let things come to an end. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
OUR VIEW: Kissing off the kiss

Four months ago, the Sarasota City Commission voted to create a 10-year home for the Unconditional Surrender sculpture on Sarasota's bayfront, contingent on satisfying a list of measures that appeared solvable, albeit more difficult than necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 28, 2021
Manatee County Sheriff's Office says no crimes committed in relation to vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will not be charged with any crimes in relation to the pop-up vaccination clinic in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 24, 2023
Longboat organizations share environmental commitment for Earth Day

The third annual Nature Talks and Walks for Earth Day event at Longboat Island Chapel drew visitors to learn about local organizations and institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 25, 2021
Our Y partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Our Y leaders will help pair members with children in need and offer them a place to work out, get creative or simply talk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • May 18, 2011
Condrick teaches seniors how to 'age gracefully'

"Zoo-ology," is one of 21 exercise tools that make up the Ageless Grace program Denise Medved created.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 3, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 05.03.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 2, 2021
Creative space pulls plug after COVID

Joe Granato and Austin McKinley had started something big. It was all coming together in 2020. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Culture
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