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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 16, 2018
Short-term rental owners push for policy change

At least one city official is willing to consider relaxing a prohibition on short-term rentals in neighborhoods. Are residents open to a new policy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 21, 2024
Doggy siblings reunite in Lakewood Ranch after 10 years apart

The cocker spaniels, now 11, were adopted out and haven't been together since a 1-year anniversary.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 14, 2025
Community learns about managing grief in loss

Seminar attendees learned about recognizing the symptoms of grief and how to move forward in a meaningful way.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 5, 2024
Manatee voters make statement by backing school tax referendum

Carol Felts completes Cinderella political story with victory in District 1 Commission race.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 10, 2023
Young professionals, mentors connect through LWR Business Alliance

Mentor Connect, an LWRBA Young Leaders Alliance program, brings mentorship opportunities that benefit anyone in the business community.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 17, 2023
Waterside gets lively with a new performance series

Sights + Sounds at Waterside Place is a monthly series showcasing performances by area arts groups.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 10, 2022
Sarasota couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

The pair has been looking forward to their anniversary, though saying 70 years together still isn’t enough.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 30, 2022
Sarasota metro ranks seventh in the nation for new home construction

Demographics of new residents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton area are shifting as the area ranks seventh in the nation among mid-size MSAs in approving new home construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 26, 2022
Taxes unpaid on 244 former Colony parcels under Unicorp ownership

The developer of Longboat Key's St. Regis resort and condo project says it's working with Sarasota County to make sure all taxes are paid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 25, 2022
E-scooters now available in Sarasota

City commissioners tested the electric scooters and pedal bikes offered by Veo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 20, 2022
A case of dock, dock, loose

Police recover a hazard to navigation, and other police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 18, 2021
P&Z Board approves Chiles Group's cottage, parking lot plans

Plans call for the Chiles Group's historic cottage to permanently sit at 6920 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
Our View

Micromanging City Hall

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2009
Sarasotans purchasing Quay site

Four Sarasota-area businessmen want to construct an event center and hotel and perhaps retail and residential units on the 15-acre site of the former Sarasota Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch residents challenge incorporation study

More than 150 Lakewood Ranch residents attended a discussion on incorporation at Town Hall Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 5, 2012
Highlights: Black Diamond Burlesque strips down the past two years

Black Diamond Burlesque started in about the same amount of time it takes a person to disrobe, assuming she doesn't have to fumble with a 100-hook corset.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue vacating Southgate

The anchor will move into a larger space at the new Mall at University Town Center in East Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jeffrey Weisman |
  • February 9, 2012
My View: Halt those morning greetings from half-eaten chicken legs

For the most part, Siesta Key's streets appear very clean. But one's first impression is that the entryways to the Key, particularly on weekends, could stand some work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • November 2, 2011
Music Review: Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' performed by the Sarasota Opera

I have wept through many a moving 'Madama Butterfly,' from the Met and New York City Opera to companies abroad and cinematic versions that broke my heart, but the fall production mounted by Sarasota Opera is the most convincing, honest, moving and beautiful I've seen yet.

  • Arts + Culture
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