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

  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 26, 2013
ODA students problem solve through innovation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learn problem-solving skills through the enthusiastic teaching of new STEM teacher Derek Wiberg.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 18, 2013
USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over Viking Space

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has signed a lease to run its culinary program out of the former Viking Space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 7, 2014
Tube Dude to refund county grant money

If approved by Sarasota County commissioners, an agreement gives Tube Dude LLC two years to reimburse part of a county grant originally intended to help create 44 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2021
Sarasota man gets five months in jail for anti-Semitic graffiti

Arrest dates back to incidents from April and July 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 13, 2024
Furniture showroom with wine bar coming to UTC

City Furniture will open a 120,000-square-foot showroom complete with a cafe and bar off University Parkway.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 22, 2024
Boat enthusiasts gather at Suncoast Boat Show

Promoted as the Gulf Coast’s premier boat show, the event features a wide selection of boats both on land and in the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 7, 2023
Bay Park Conservancy hires first full-time CFO

The Bay Park Conservancy continues to develop its executive suite by naming Steve Germaine to lead its finances.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 23, 2015
County leaders revive conference center discussion

Sarasota County commissioners went on the record in support of a mid-­sized conference center this month, while a group of business leaders begin building back private sector support for such a venue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 29, 2025
Bill Waddill wants and plans for a more walkable Rosemary District

Following a six-year hiatus with the Bay Park Conservancy, the former head of Kimley-Horn's Sarasota office is back and focused on completing the downtown Sarasota puzzle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 6, 2021
Power to the people: Longboat Key to consider adding more EV charging stations

Bayfront Park is the only public place in Longboat Key that offers an electric vehicle charger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 14, 2019
Siesta Key residents, officials, visitors share their perspective on Spring Break

What does Spring Break mean to the various people who have a hand in the culture of Siesta Key? Various voices weigh in on the good, the bad, the area in-between.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 27, 2023
Manatee commissioners say days of three-term leaders are numbered

Following the resignation of Vanessa Baugh from the board, only first-term commissioners remain.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 20, 2016
We recommend …

If you’re an independent voter or still undecided on the local races, this might help you decide. Reader beware: We always favor candidates who back the freedom agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2025
Is affordable golf in the Lakewood Ranch area a myth?

Some local opportunities still exist, but the future of affordable golf in East County is cloudy at best.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 26, 2025
Winning is no sweat for Riverview softball

An undefeated start has been secondary for a Rams team focused on fun.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 12, 2025
New Sarasota High volleyball coach wants to change Sailors direction

Former Riverview volleyball player Emma Thrift has joined longtime rival Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • October 8, 2020
Sarasota-Manatee planners map out long-term transportation vision

A regional transportation organization is preparing to adopt a plan unlike any it’s ever crafted before. How will it shape Sarasota’s roads?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 29, 2023
Concerned residents converge on county meeting over proposed roundabout

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Ray Turner collected input about the road project from more than 200 citizens.

  • East County
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