"Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego."

Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

By Lesley Dwyer |
October 16, 2025

2 East County projects make Manatee's legislative priorities list

Manatee County is asking the state and federal government for $24 million across seven projects.

East County
News

By Jack Nelson |
October 21, 2025

Premier aquatics complex construction stirs excitement among local swim clubs

The Lakewood Ranch Swim Association Lightning and Sarasota Tsunami are hoping to find a home at the new competition pool.

East County
Sports

By Eric Garwood |
March 23, 2026

Drone replacement costs add to Manatee County expenses

Chinese-made models are no longer allowed by state to fly for governments, prompting new purchases.

East County
News

By Matt Walsh |
March 4, 2026

Perez may pull off an extraordinary feat

Plus: Why the Senate hasn’t touched the bill that would cut property taxes.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Matt Walsh |
May 10, 2023

Former acting Navy secretary goes behind the scenes of his book: ‘Vectors’

Thomas Modly explains the birth of his book and how politics thwarts progress and innovation in the Navy.

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 Observer Staff |
December 24, 2015

Holiday gifts and gaffes

Embarrassing and heart-warming stories from residents are the gifts that keep on giving.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Observer Staff |
November 13, 2013

Welcome Back: Since you left ...

We've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

Longboat Key
News

By Adam Hughes |
October 25, 2020

Lido home sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 12-16.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Adam Hughes |
November 8, 2020

Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate sales on Longboat Key for Oct. 26-30.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Jay Heater |
April 13, 2022

New Lakewood Ranch restaurant doesn't accept tips

Korê Steakhouse, which opened April 10, brings a no-tipping policy to Waterside Place.

East County
Opinion

By Adam Hughes |
March 22, 2012

Aqualane Estates home sells for $2.1 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Lemp, Sarasota, sold his home at 1400 Ridgewood Lane to Phyllis Dorricott, trustee, of Los Altos, Calif., for $2.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Ryan Kohn |
February 21, 2020

Hinge Blog: She's English, she's a little uptight

"Begin Again" and "Parks and Recreation" are this week's picks.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Marty Fugate |
December 19, 2018

The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

Arts + Culture

By Bret Hauff |
January 17, 2018

Longboat's outgoing public works director remembers 17-year tenure

Juan Florensa has had significant impact on Longboat Key in the nearly two decades that he lead the town's public works department.

Longboat Key
News

By Observer Staff |
April 26, 2017

Longboat Key Obituaries: April 27, 2017

Mary Lou Robinson, Aflred Bremble, Jr., Katherine Brooks and John Spalding died.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By David Conway |
June 24, 2015

Q&A with Doug Logan

The city's new chronic homeless initiatives director has received some criticism from the public, but he's dedicated to helping address an ongoing issue in Sarasota.