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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 25, 2013
Sarasota man facilitated peace during Korean War

James Ballard, stationed in Germany during the Korean War, worked as an Air Force intelligence specialist.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 13, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Everything is coming up roses

When Loretta Bestpitch began work as the curator of Mable Ringling's Rose Garden on the Ringling Museum of Art grounds in 2006, romance was in the air.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 17, 2018
Cellular technology company answers call for better cell service in Lakewood Ranch

USA Cran hopes to build small cell towers in Lakewood Ranch within a year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 29, 2022
2022's top 10 real estate transactions on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

Six property sales topped the $10 million mark.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 3, 2017
Drinking water safe despite smell

I-75 flyover gains Sarasota County approvals

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 21, 2012
Neighbors: Rich Kaplan

Siesta resident Rich Kaplan uses his love of sports on the job as president of sales and marketing at Tervis Tumbler.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch attracts institutional investor

Grubb & Ellis acquired Lakewood Ranch Medical Office Building I for $12.5 million. The firm also bought facilities in Arizona and Texas this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.25.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 28, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Flower Show

The Sarasota Garden Club held their 74th Annual Standard Flower Show on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27 at the Sarasota Garden Club facility. The theme this year was 'Let Freedom Ring'.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 3, 2022
Food drive planned on Longboat Key to benefit Our Daily Bread

Christ Church will host the food drive Wednesday, and All Angels Episcopal Church has opened a comfort station for those still without power.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 23, 2015
Bashaw Elementary slated to receive renovations

At its June 23 meeting, the Manatee County School Board will determine whether the East County school, William H. Bashaw Elementary, will undergo more than $600,000 in campus improvements and renovations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • December 25, 2014
SPARCC dedicates animal kennel

From dogs to hamsters, the emergency shelter can now house family pets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 15, 2014
Police increase marine patrol

Police Chief Pete Cumming hopes to train the majority of his officers to patrol the waters by the end of 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 20, 2025
Fine art festival showcases unique media

From resin-coated metalwork to wearable art clothing, the artists at this weekend's art festival on St. Armands Circle offered interesting finds for connoisseurs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Saunders & Company |
  • October 5, 2020
Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

Designed for distinctions – 3 homes with features that inspire

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 15, 2019
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Sandies awards

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents the Sandies awards to its top volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2025
Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off still going strong in 25th year

The event features over a dozen fire stations from Sarasota and beyond, competing for the awards for best chili and best booth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 30, 2021
The top-10 moments of the Sarasota sports season

The year featured multiple state championships and a few international medals

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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