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

  • By David Conway |
  • August 29, 2013
Old School Bar and music venue coming to Main Street

After spending 17 years as the bartender at the Resort at the Longboat Key Club, Karl Raffurty is opening Old School Bar & Grill with the help of a Nashville business owner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Landowners want Waterline Road project overturned

The landowners have appealed to Manatee County for a mediation session and filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn commissioners' decision to deny a residential project in a rural community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By BayView Dental |
  • October 25, 2024
Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 23, 2023
Ringling College embraces growth of esports

The Ringling Rollers esports team will receive a dedicated gaming arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 29, 2022
Florida aviary enthusiasts flock to photograph the nation's emblem

As anyone who has seen one of these beauties in person can attest, it’s hard to imagine a better symbol of strength and freedom than the bald eagle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 30, 2022
Theatre Odyssey spurs playwright's metamorphosis

Connie Schindewolf gained courage to show her art to the world by participating in the Ten-Minute Play Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Our View: Smoking on the beach

Ask any non-smoker if he or she would favor banning smoking on Sarasota's beaches, or anywhere for that matter, and, of course, he likely would say yes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 28, 2016
Residents question neighborhood assessment switch

Four Longboat Key commissioners vote to reduce underground utilities assessments by $5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 3, 2016
Two tales of intervention

The stories of Cask & Ale and Oaktree Development show how good intentions by the city actually drive up entertainment and housing prices for the consumer.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2013
Our View: For the soul of the Colony

Inch by inch, the stalemate at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is stepping toward a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2013
Give up? They didn't at Iwo

What does it say about a community whose behind-the-scenes City Hall manipulators scotch an effort to bring to Sarasota's bayfront one of the greatest American icons depicting one of the greatest moments in American history?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 16, 2014
Rockin' Everywhere: Catching up with Bubba Sparxxx

Rockin' Everywhere: Catching up with Bubba Sparxxx

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 29, 2013
Year in Review: August 2013, Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat

Citing a desire for an economically sustainable county and frustration with the city, Paul Caragiulo will seek to succeed Joe Barbetta on the County Commission in 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • January 22, 2025
Casey Galvanek is more than just a high school coach

Sarasota Crew Head Coach Casey Galvanek overcame chemistry issues with his crew en route to coaching the U.S. men's four boat to a historic gold medal in the 2024 Olympic Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • November 18, 2024
Village Idiots continue their mission to make roadways safer for cyclists

In a place with plenty of clubs and groups, the Village Idiots Cycling Club of Lakewood Ranch stands out, both in longevity — 15 years — and its core mission of bringing people together through a common passion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • January 7, 2026
Big questions for Sarasota sports in 2026

There's plenty of reasons for this area's sports enthusiasts to be intrigued about the year ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 24, 2023
Lakewood Ranch area nonprofits benefit from special partnership

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances has joined forces with the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund to present six $1,000 grants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 8, 2022
Manatee Commission says review needed for proposed agritourism regulations

County commissioners are hesitant to impose regulations on events that could benefit farmers and ranchers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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