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

  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • May 25, 2011
Friends with vision

The Five Points Collective is redefining what it means to be artists and gallery owners in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • February 22, 2019
Country Pride

An All-American home in the Polo Club

  • LWR Life
  • By David Conway |
  • June 4, 2015
Owner builds support for Ringling Shopping Center rezone

More than two years after the city rejected plans for a Walmart on Ringling Boulevard, momentum is gathering to revitalize the dormant shopping center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 20, 2025
Those who want to join the Lakewood Ranch Big Band need to sound off

Polo Run's Chuck Huffine is seeking interested musicians.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 14, 2023
Temple Emanu-El offers its blessing to pets

The Sarasota temple hosted its annual Pet Shabbat/Blessing of the Animals event on May 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 12, 2021
Sarasota Sheriff’s Office to put on second annual Halloween drive-thru

Well-received event in 2020 prompts decision to repeat in 2021.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2021
Big day at the Knights of Columbus car show in Lakewood Ranch

Knights of Columbus raises money for St, Jude Children's Research Hospital with car show in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 28, 2022
Freedom Fest is a Fourth of July staple for Longboat Key

The Observer's own Lisa Walsh is this year's grand marshal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 25, 2015
Dog Park fetches upgrades

CDD 4's plan to spend $20,000 on improvements has tails wagging.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2022
Live Nativity is a lasting tradition

St. Armands Circle was abuzz with holiday cheer Friday night. While the tree was being lit in the park, St. Armands Key Lutheran Church held its annual live nativity scene.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dariela Delgado |
  • December 10, 2022
Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade dashes through the bay

Suncoast Charities for Children and Marina Jack presented Sarasota’s 36th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 15, 2021
J. McLaughlin Sip and Shop benefits Longboat Key Turtle Watch

Passers-by could stop and learn the ins and outs of turtle season before it arrives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2010
Downtown groups won't fully endorse roundabouts

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Downtown Improvement District refuse to provide unqualified support of the city's connectivity plan, which includes two test roundabouts on U.S. 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • March 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Say It With Stitches

Say It With Stitches specializes in monogrammed clothing and corporate logo-wear, but also carries custom-made silk wraps and jackets, embroidered needlepoint and baby items.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 26, 2010
Concession trumps recount

With a difference of just 151 votes, a Charter Review Board race was headed to a recount, until one candidate said she wanted to go no further.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 4, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Sunglass Express Optical

Sunglass Express Optical combines fashion with function by carrying hundreds of different styles of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Principal Financial Group

10 or Fewer Employees -- Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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