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

  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2016
City continues to explore mental health tax

Despite a rebuke from county officials, the city isn’t giving up hope on creating a special assessment district to fund mental health services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 16, 2015
U.S. Open celebrates Bud Collins

The United States Tennis Association dedicated the U.S. Open’s media center to Bud Collins Sept. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2015
Consultant finalizes critical Big Pass dredge analysis

In a report commissioned by Sarasota County, a coastal engineering firm says a controversial proposal to renourish Lido Key is lacking sufficient supporting evidence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jennifer McPheeters |
  • May 12, 2015
Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

Book Review: 'The Buried Giant' by Kazuo Ishiguro

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 3, 2013
Spotlight: Dick Hyman shakes up upcoming performance

The practically unknown independent film, "Alan & Naomi," opens with a visual sequence of children playing stickball, in 1942, in the streets of Brooklyn, with instrumental underscoring that plays quietly during the sequence.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
County requests 44th Ave. funding

The MPO approved Monday its five-year road plan and its 2014 road project priorities list.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 22, 2014
Local teacher recognized as finalist

B.D. Gullett's Jackie Holloway vies for the EdVantage Education Award for outstanding educator.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 11, 2025
Three Island Monkeys celebrates Longboat opening with ribbon-cutting

The gift shop offering unique gifts and from local artists opened in November 2024 but had a ceremony to celebrate the opening with the local community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 15, 2025
Crafting the face of firefighting in Longboat

A Longboat Key firefighter gives insight into the creation of stations' iconic logos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 23, 2024
Longboat organizations bring healing opportunities for residents

All Angels By The Sea Episcopal Church, Christ Church of Longboat Key and The Paradise Center hold services for Longboaters to find relief and support after two hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • November 26, 2025
Longboat Island Chapel prepares for Christmas in the Garden

The beloved tradition on Longboat Key's north end returns on Nov. 30 and features decorated trees and nine-gig musical lineup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 1, 2025
Longboater who rebuilt Kiwanis membership hands over reins

Three-year Kiwanis Club President Michael Garey, who played a pivotal role in forging new interest in the group, passed the title to Danielle Gladding.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 6, 2023
Longboat police officer Adam Montfort promoted to sergeant

Montfort started with the department in December 2021 after serving in New York and the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • June 19, 2023
Rotary Club of Longboat Key's season of service

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key has been a steadfast pillar for the community, supporting philanthropy, youth literacy and conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 2, 2023
Local businesses encouraged to take damage survey

The survey asks for both physical and economic damages caused by Hurricane Idalia.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 20, 2021
Siesta city: Is it worth cost?

The appeal for incorporating Siesta Key is its residents controlling the island’s land-use destiny. A vote inevitably will come down to cost. Is the benefit worth the cost? On Longboat, it is.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Guest Author |
  • June 9, 2021
School District of Manatee County Superintendent gives thanks to community for support

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders applauds teachers, students, staff members and the community for a successful school year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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