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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2025
Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser

After being taunted and then approached by a would-be attacker, a man in a wheelchair takes him down with a hammer. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 2, 2025
Rock pioneer Dickey Betts could be memorialized on Sarasota highway

The longtime Sarasota County resident would join a wide and varied list of luminaries honored in Sarasota County by Florida since 1932.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 5, 2026
Lengthy search concludes for new Sarasota city manager

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously agrees to hire Karie Friling to lead the city staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 11, 2026
High school sweethearts share advice on pedaling through life together

This Longboat Key couple bought a tandem bike for their 25th wedding anniversary, a practical and sentimental approach to taking on life together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Letters to the Editor |
  • March 23, 2026
They are goons who don't understand Jesus

Readers respond to our March 5 editorial with mixed views on the U.S.'s conflict with Iran.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2023
SMH breaks ground on research and education institute

The $75 million project will enhance training programs and help retain physicians locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 25, 2023
Chamber members mingle lunch and networking at Lazy Lobster

August's Networking at Noon welcomed back the Chamber president and had a great turnout for the slow month on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 29, 2023
Sarasota area prepares for the impact of Hurricane Idalia

Residents filled sandbags and secured their boats in anticipation of the storm’s impacts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Dexter, MD, FACS, Board Certified General Surgeon |
  • June 17, 2021
GERD and Understanding Your Treatment Options

GERD and Understanding Your Treatment Options

  • Health
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 25, 2020
Temple Beth Israel hosts Thanksgiving food drive

Donations were dropped off at the temple on Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 19, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Michaela Mattes

The Cardinal Mooney swimmer talks Olympic Trials cuts and the advice she always follows.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • September 8, 2021
County enters negotiations on sale of downtown building

The county will discuss selling its Ringling Boulevard offices with six interested purchasers who have submitted bids of $20 million or higher.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • April 20, 2023
Save Our Seabirds soirée breaks records

The 2023 Sunset Soirée benefiting Bird Key-based nonprofit Save Our Seabirds exceeded previous attendance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By BayView Dental |
  • February 15, 2022
Missing Teeth? You Have Options.

There are two great options to restore your smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 19, 2022
LECOM Suncoast Classic remains wide open after round three

Michael Gellerman leads at 17 under par, but he has plenty of competiton

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living |
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 23, 2022
ODA baseball falls in state semifinals

The Thunder's own mistakes proved costly in a 5-3 loss to North Florida Christian on Monday afternoon in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 13, 2022
Longboat Key Rotary Club donates to Children's Guardian Fund

The club donated recipes, food and sustainability tips to foster children in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 19, 2022
Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch businesses mingle at expo

About 500 people attended the East Meets West Expo on Sept. 15 at Robarts Arena.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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