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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 31, 2012
Right place, right time

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager Michael Welly is saying 'goodbye' after eight-and-a-half years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 9, 2015
What we pay is none of Obama’s business

The president’s new rules for overtime will be another unnecessary intrusion into the relationship between employer and employee. Enough of this dictatorship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 14, 2015
Condominium in Terrace East sells for $910,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 3, 2022
Legacy Trail's newest addition is coming soon

The rails-to-trails pathway's progress into downtown is nearly complete, and with it the vision of a wide range of supporters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 2, 2025
Longboat Key Turtle Watch prepares for 2025 nesting season

Volunteers started by repainting about 500 stakes that will be used to mark nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 13, 2025
Van Wezel engineering report: Good as is for now, not for later

Karins Engineering update to the Purple Ribbon Committee indicates long-term current use, without significant modifications, is less than ideal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 14, 2025
Deadline approaches for 2024 catastrophic property tax refund

Residents can now report property damage and file applications through the Manatee County Property Appraiser's website.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 22, 2013
Home in Chelsea sells for $1,112,500

A home in Chelsea tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Arthur and Bonnie Mellor, of Sapphire, N.C., sold their home at 7320 Chelsea Court to Ronald and Susan Keefe, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, for $1,112,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 1, 2014
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $850,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Alvaro Joves and Maria Maldonado, of Miami, sold their home at 7217 Greystone St. to Robert Hofmann, of Bradenton, for $850,000. Built in 2011, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $741,600 in 2011.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 27, 2023
Dreamers Academy's new campus serves mission of dual-language learning

The tuition-free public charter school alternates its instruction between English and Spanish at its own campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • October 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch girls volleyball team has look of tournament contender

Entering districts this week, the Mustangs look the part of a true regional contender.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 19, 2024
City reveals vision for reimagined Main Street

Wider sidewalks, less parking and greater streetside activity are among the priorities as the city develops plans for a cohesive Main Street through downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 15, 2025
Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 24, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 25

Our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2023
As Lakewood Ranch Medical Center expands, it has a pro at the helm

Andy Guz, the CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, empowers his staff by providing what they need to do their best.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2022
Building height incentive removed from city comprehensive plan amendment — for now

Citing a lack of accurate public knowledge about building heights, the commission moves the proposed amendment to add downtown density to create attainable housing onto Tallahassee without taller buildings as a tool.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 1, 2022
Families excited about new opportunities at Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy

The K-12 charter school, which opens in August, already has a waitlist for every grade it offers.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 20, 2022
Manatee County expands technology use to improve traffic conditions

The county's award-winning Traffic Engineering Division is stepping up efforts to fight snarls.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2012
Our View: This is America?

Most weeks, we prefer to devote this space to matters directly affecting Longboat Key. Now and again, though, as many of our readers know, our comments will go beyond the Key's island borders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 27, 2018
Stick to education

It should have been obvious from the start: Let the public-safety experts protect the students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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