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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 28, 2013
BUSINESS & PLEASURE: Charles Nechtem Associates Inc.

A Longboat Key-based company continues to thrive five years after its relocation from New Jersey. The company is also attracting its clients to the Key for annual meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Police thank volunteers

The Sarasota Police Department recently recognized the service of its 73 citizen volunteers. In the past year, the volunteers have donated 13,638 hours of work to the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 10, 2015
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Mother’s Day and students

Longboat Island Chapel’s service on Mother’s Day, May 10, did not only honor mothers — it also recognized 18 local students by awarding them $1,400 scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 10, 2026
Uncovering stories from 100 years of Sarasota Yacht Club history

After navigating a history that includes a wartime government occupancy, the Sarasota Yacht Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a big yearlong bash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 16, 2013
Sidelines

Read about this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Home Depotshows generosity; SMR's Rex Jensena welcome addition

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 17, 2026
Entertainment district expands in Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 5, 2014
The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 20, 2022
Bradenton World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

At age 100, Navy veteran Warren Pizzello tells stories of his time about the USS Mount Olympus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2024
Sarasota County Public Hospital Board, at-large Seat 1: Sharon Wetzler DePeters

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 28, 2025
FDOT orders Sarasota to remove crosswalk and sidewalk paintings

A memo issued by the Florida Department of Transportation requires local governments to comply with roadway and sidewalk marking standards or risk losing funding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 6, 2016
Palm Aire Women's Club hosts a jolly fundraiser

Palm Aire couple host more than 100 guests who enjoy a great party.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2013
Family reunion

Sarasota Observer news editor and native Sarasotan Nolan Peterson was reunited with his brother Air Force Capt. Drew Peterson Dec. 1, at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 25, 2011
New school year sees few problems on first day

Except for the minor glitches expected on any opening day of the new school year, the Sarasota County School District reported a generally smooth start Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 25, 2012
BUS BUDGET BREAKDOWN

With 944 bus routes covering about 14,000 miles daily, Manatee County Public Schools''transportation department is one of the district's most complex.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2021
Binge Blog: "Porco Rosso" is an unheralded, high-flying escapade

Plus, "The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles" provide hours of lessons in deduction

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 13, 2015
Community harbors dollars for next year’s fiscal budget

Heritage Harbour South CDD earmarks more money for rainy day fund.

  • East County
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