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

  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 7, 2016
Architect unveils catalyst project for east Main Street

The Schimberg Group aims to spark revitalization of a sleepier section of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 21, 2015
Sunset Automotive buys former Sarasota Springfest grounds

Sunset Automotive Group bought a 10-acre tract south of Clark Road from a firm controlled by Hugh Culverhouse for $2.7 million.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2013
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity

The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

When Bay Haven School of Basics Plus parents Brooke Cherry and Kerri Scolardi wanted to boost recycling at their children's school, the two came up with a monstrous plan - to introduce to students two recycling bins dressed as monsters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2014
Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley

Sarasota's Main Street is about 200 days away from having a bowling alley within an Evie's and a Taco Bus, as construction has started on storefronts owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 22, 2014
Former Latitudes restaurant building demo complete

Ocean Properties Ltd. estimates that completion of the Gulfside Beach Resort is approximately 13 months away.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: Lawrence 'Larry' Schoenberg

Lawrence 'Larry' Schoenberg, 81, of Longboat Key, died May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 29, 2014
Construction begins on Raven Crest community

Presales for the new subdivision of single-family homes, priced at $300,000 and more, will begin in March.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 31, 2024
ADA-accessible playground coming to Tom Bennett Park

Manatee County commissioners and the Bradenton Kiwanis Club celebrated the groundbreaking on a state-of-the-art playground that will be accessible to all children.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2024
Pat Neal donates award, and more, to land conservation group

Neal Communities chairman makes $350,000 gift to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota Contemporary Dance holds its own Dancing with the Stars

Dancers competed with fierce moves — and even fiercer fundraising.

  • Black Tie
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 5, 2024
Concert helps Sarasota community 'Vibe on Palm'

The night’s entertainment at Fresh Fridays on South Palm Avenue featured The Alan Grant Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • November 6, 2023
Longboat Island Chapel turns Oktoberfest into Novemberfest

The chapel celebrated the German holiday by reuniting with friends, eating traditional food and brainstorming for the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By James Peter |
  • December 16, 2023
Clothing tycoon buys record-setting Bird Key home for $12M

At $11.5 million, 683 Mourning Dove Drive surpasses the previous record set in June of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 12, 2022
Save Our Seabirds boosts visitors, donations by stopping admission fees

CEO Aaron Virgin plans to revitalize and distinguish the City Island-based aviary center as its own attraction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2010
Cops Corner

Under Investigation -- Jan. 6 9:15 a.m. -- 700 block of Broadway. Security Check. A man told police that he heard voices coming from the house next door, which he thought was vacant. Police found the rear door of the home open and unsanitary living conditions inside. The home was littered with trash. The code enforcement department recently tagged the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 2, 2012
Colony dispute sent back to Tampa

An Appeals Court sent the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's five-year legal dispute back to a U.S. Bankruptcy judge Friday for more hearings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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