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

  • By Edward Alley |
  • March 5, 2018
Bellini’s “Norma” is a rewarding evening at the opera

"Norma" opened the second half of the Sarasota Opera's 2018 Winter Festival Season March 3.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 2, 2016
Westfield, Benderson and Dillard’s settle lawsuit

Following a lengthy legal clash, L.A. Fitness is slated to open in the former Dillard’s department store at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 7, 2016
Residents question Benderson’s revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point Road property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 26, 2018
Break it open: Sarasota man heads to pool championships

He sees the trip as redemption for his last appearance in 1997.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 20, 2016
Jailbirds: Peacock removal begins in the Village

These three suspects are behind bars and are no longer considered a flight risk. But how many of their bird brethren still roam the streets of the Village?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 30, 2017
Wine business uncorked on Main

A new wine ‘meeting place’ opens at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2017
Bridgewater residents express CORE concerns

Truck traffic is the main concern related to a request for light industrial zoning in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 28, 2014
Top Stories - Longboat Key: August

Daiquiri Deck's owners plan to expand the restaurant's St. Armands location to the first floor, but that's just the first course of their plans for growth

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 13, 2014
A Full Deck

Daiquiri Deck's owners plan to expand the restaurant's St. Armands location to the first floor, but that's just the first course of their plans for growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger |
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs wrap-up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts met Oct. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Braden Woods' homeowners fear coyote presence

Cases of pets vanishing inside the Braden Woods community have prompted Sebastian McGarigle and Diane Goodman to take action to inform neighbors about the threat.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 3, 2024
St. Regis tackles task of hiring 400 employees before resort's summer opening

As The St. Regis Longboat Key looks toward its opening, its managerial staff is holding a job fair to hire the hundreds of workers it will need.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 13, 2025
Accessories dominate 2025 back-to-school fashion

From the smash phenomenon of troll-like dolls strapped onto belts and bags to character-themed backpacks, accessories are how students are sharing their personal fashion sense this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 5, 2023
Learning Express owners squish and slime their way to a new life

The owners of the new toy store in the Shoppes at University Center risked their savings to enter an industry that some view as failing.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Su Byron |
  • February 2, 2024
Sarasota Opera’s season spans timeless classics and forgotten gems

Opera is not just for the elite. Check out one of this season’s productions and see for yourself.

  • Arts + Culture
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