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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2015
SMH to expand cancer research with donation

More than $6.5 million in donations announced for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the Kolschowsky foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 2, 2016
Braden River Middle students battle in Geography Bee

The school has hosted the event for the last 15 years to put an emphasis on a subject that is 'often overlooked in schools.'

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 11, 2016
Police warn of gas station skimming devices

For the second time this month, the Sarasota Police Department has discovered a device used to steal credit card information at a gas pump.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • October 31, 2014
Basches give gift of $3 million toward new visual arts center

The Ringling College of Art and Design receives a $3 million gift from Dr. Richard and Barbara Basch toward a new visual arts center slated for completion in late 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 31, 2014
VIDEO: SCAT wins "best of the best" for music video

Sarasota County Area Transit was awarded first place for its marketing music video at the Florida Public Transportation Association annual conference.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight

Manatee County will host a public meeting on the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge project from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
Obituary: Charles Van Winfree

Charles Van Winfree, 96, of Longboat Key, died July 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 22, 2013
Office Space: 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive

Since 1990, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive has been the home of the Longboat Observer. As the Observer Media Group grew, so did the staff.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 23, 2013
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message

After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 18, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The NewGate School third-grader Koy Jacobsen's work was selected as part of the SRQ Student Artwork Contest to be displayed at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 27, 2014
School District puts elementary school security personnel on hold for now

The Manatee County School District tabled the discussion on elementary school security personnel at its meeting Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Day Festival

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 7, live music, cooking demonstrations, games and other Dakin Dairy Day Festival attractions will take over Dakin Dairy Farms, located at 30771 Betts Road, Myakka City.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 22, 2014
Barge skirts Siesta for drainage project

Sarasota County's Beach Road Drainage Improvements project is 91% complete. The latest work came from a barge installing a diffuser on a stormwater discharge pipe.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 11, 2014
No swim advisory issued for North Lido Beach

Due to elevated levels of bacteria found in feces and stormwater runoff, Sarasota County advises beach goers not to get in the water at North Lido.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Ryan misses the mark

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • March 7, 2014
SPD continues homeless crackdown

After establishing an overtime patrol for Five Points Park and Pineapple Park, the Sarasota Police Department is also monitoring J.D. Hamel Park for illicit activity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 13, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest happenings at Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 2, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires new executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that was created in 2010 to help seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

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  • News
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