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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 |
  • June 24, 2021
Parks board checks in on master plan progress

As the City Commission prepares to work on the 2022 budget, an advisory group wants an update on how the city is handling the goals it identified in a 2019 report.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2010
Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2014
Principals relocate to East County schools

Three longtime Manatee County educators prepare for the transition to East County schools.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 4, 2011
'Officer D.' cited for police work

The Lido Shores Homeowners Association honored 20-year Sarasota Police Officer Donzia 'Officer D.' Franklin for her community service.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch IDA budget includes gate changes

Some projects put on hold due to pandemic.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2015
A Conversation with Anne Ross

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross, 43, departs the town at the end of the month for the Lakewood Ranch executive director post after 11 years of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
OBITUARY | Thomas Shepard Jr.

Thomas Rockwall Shepard Jr., 96, of Longboat Key, died April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 13, 2015
Home in San Remo Estates sells for $1.8 million

A home in San Remo Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 25, 2025
Soccer players sacrifice high school experiences to chase dreams

Lakewood Ranch's Charlie Hosier and Drew Pintacuda gave up the typical high school life for MLS Next.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 14, 2018
Snake Charmer

Doug Hay, Florida snakes, Lakewood Ranch

  • LWR Life
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 11, 2025
Commission finds consensus on canal maintenance tax method

Although it's still not finalized, the method would combine ad valorem and non-ad valorem assessments to fund Longboat Key's canal dredging program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 3, 2023
FPL investigation underway after failure of some underground transformers

FPL assured Longboat commissioners that undergrounding is still the best option, despite some transformers failing due to Hurricane Idalia flooding.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Randi Donahue |
  • February 22, 2019
25 reasons to love Lakewood Ranch

In two-and-a-half decades, Lakewood Ranch has allowed its residents to reap the kind of lifestyle perks most communities take generations to sow.

  • LWR Life
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2012
Collecting clothing for Sandy victims

The Knights of Columbus will be collecting clothing and blankets for victims of Hurricane Sandy after the 8 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. services Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Hayes, McClash celebrate retirement

After years of public service, Manatee County Commissioners Donna Hayes and Joe McClash are celebrating their retirements.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
Ranch resident honored for service

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recognized Lakewood Ranch resident Wendy Nebrijah for her fight against drug addiction during the second Champions of Healthcare Awards breakfast.

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