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

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 14, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 16, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. contributes $250,000 to the Church of the Redeemer

The gift follows a previous donation of $500,000 earlier this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota murder suspect arrested in Louisiana

Djalma Johan Gordon of Sarasota is suspected in the Tuesday murder of a woman in her Ringling Boulevard home.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 12, 2023
The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Referendum to offer business-tax exemption

The Aug. 24 referendum vote is aimed at attracting new businesses to Sarasota County by offering up to a 100% exemption on property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 18, 2010
Connectivity plan moves forward

On Monday, City Commissioners approved a connectivity plan to slow traffic and increase pedestrian access to the bayfront through a series of six roundabouts on U.S. 41 and lower speed limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 8, 2018
Braden River athletics hit with FHSAA sanctions

Braden River was sanctioned by the Florida High School Athletic Association

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 16, 2019
Mote Marine picks builders for its Science Education Aquarium in Sarasota

Lakewood Ranch builder Willis Smith and its partner, Orlando's Whiting-Turner, get contract to build an iconic structure.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 27, 2016
Cops Corner

Cops Corner 10.27.16

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 17, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The reigning state runner-up in FHSAA Class 4A for pole vault placed first at the Ram Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2016
Lakewood Ranch pastor dies

The Rev. Daniel Smith, of Our Lady of the Angels church, died suddenly.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 21, 2018
City, county offices to close for holidays

Governmental facilities throughout Sarasota will be closed in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day, causing adjustments to trash collection.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 11, 2015
Blow to Bob's Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County's noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob's Boathouse owner Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

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  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 8, 2012
Pirates cruise to playoff berth

The top-seeded Braden River High boys basketball team cruised to a 62-40 victory over fifth-seeded Charlotte in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 21, 2013
Siesta Key jumps in FlipKey visitor interest

The travel website this month revealed Siesta Key is ranked third in the number of vacation reservation requests in 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 15, 2017
SPARCC raises the roof with Amazing Raise after-party

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its most lively fundraiser of the year on Oct.14 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • October 22, 2017
Community AIDS Network shimmies into 18th year of CAN Dance: Dancing With Our Stars

Community AIDS Network hosted CANDance on Oct. 21 at Michael's On East.

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