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

  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 6, 2014
County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 26, 2014
CDDs vote to share gate costs

After seven months of collaborating on a solution, Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 will share costs of operating the main gates at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club forges ahead on rebuild

The Bird Key Yacht Club is setting a resiliency example by rebuilding its historic clubhouse to be better prepared for stronger hurricanes and more flooding.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 12, 2026
Environmental lands referendum one step closer to 2026 ballot

Manatee County commissioners were presented with four funding options to acquire additional lands and development rights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 21, 2019
Longboaters tell about their greatest gifts

Longboaters share their memories of the best giving or receiving they've ever experienced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 26, 2023
Sneaker Drive the right fit for the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The nonprofit hopes to donate 400 pairs of sneakers to The Twig to benefit foster children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing

The event drew young sailors, as well as experienced racers, from near and far.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 19, 2023
Save Our Seabirds rescuers wrangle ducklings, promote volunteering

New Outreach and Volunteer Manager Sarah Rubin has recruited an influx of volunteers who are passionate about the nonprofit's mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2021
Bird Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 7-15

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 22, 2023
Vex program expands in Manatee elementary, middle schools

The School District of Manatee County is pushing the importance of engineering and coding lessons.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 9, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Blazers win by playing to team's strengths

Sarasota Christian's boys basketball team won 14 games in a row this season, a program record.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2010
Key Club changes plan

More modifications to the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project will delay a presentation that was planned Friday, Feb. 12 by Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 20, 2010
Ranch's Stuart Roth named 'Humanitarian of the Year'

Stuart Roth was awarded the C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian of the Year Award Oct. 15 by the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2012
Barwin: Q&A

Former Oak Park, Ill., City Manager Thomas Barwin was chosen as the next city manager for the city of Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 27, 2011
County administrator candidates revealed

The Sarasota deputy city manager, the former town manager of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key police chief are among the 45 candidates from across the U.S. seeking Jim Ley's old job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 19, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

Junior League of Sarasota introduces new concept for tour of homes

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  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • August 20, 2020
Haven: Sweet Sanctuary

A traditional home in The Lake Club shines during nontraditional times.

  • LWR Life
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