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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Dancing queen

When she's not busy cheering on the Mustangs, Lakewood Ranch High senior Marina Masterson expands her dance skills through classes at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2021
Prominent Sarasota eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Winter sports athletes thriving in college

Plus, a few non-football fall athletes did, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 29, 2024
Beachplace condominium celebrates 45th anniversary

Condo owners marked the milestone at their annual owners party and recall brushes with celebrity over the years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 10, 2024
Lakewood Ranch educator covers pre-K jitters in her first book

Susan Cueto hopes her book can help pre-K students overcome their fear of starting school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 3, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area swimmers follow similar paths toward their goals

Abigail Hite and Denis Jones, both state medal contenders, chose Southeast High for their journey.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 13, 2024
New Longboat doctor provides personalized care for all aspects of life

Dr. Mindy Ward joined Reed Medical Group to make women’s health care more accessible and encourage healthy aging through lifestyle changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Karen Rose |
  • June 6, 2024
Do what’s best for the children

Data showing rising third-grade reading scores are proof Superintendent Terry Connor’s changes are producing positive results.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 28, 2024
Sarasota High baseball searches for offense

The Sailors have sputtered at the plate but believe better days are ahead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 10, 2025
Young Riverview girls lacrosse team eyes district title

11th-year Rams coach Ashley McLeod has readied a young team for the district tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 8, 2025
In honor of her mom, daughter founds nonprofit to gift books to kids

The recently-founded Mom's Book Nook aims to provide books for children through various community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 21, 2025
Sarasota names new interim manager, relaunches search for permanent one

Veteran local government executive Dave Bullock will succeed Doug Jeffcoat in the city's top temp job as City Commission seeks a new batch of candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 1, 2024
Support Services Director Carolyn Brown to retire from town in July

After almost six years with Longboat Key, Brown is ready to move on to one more venture before retiring.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 2, 2025
The future is bright for Sarasota Paradise

Moving to Lakewood Ranch has been the right move for area soccer club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • August 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jake MacDonald

The Sarasota High golfer wants to win a state title in his senior season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 25, 2024
For Cardinal Mooney boys basketball, there are no small roles

The Cougars complement their high-level scorers with gritty competitors unafraid to mix it up under the hoop.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 7, 2024
School district revises approach to reading instruction with literacy plan

More literary "coaches" are on the scene to consult with teachers and administrators.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 18, 2024
Booker High football's offense lights its fuse

The Tornadoes have showcased explosive talent in the first half of the 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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