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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 3, 2019
Sarasota County approves accessory dwelling unit plan

Sarasota County has authorized the construction of smaller residences on many single-family properties in hopes of providing more affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County teachers, aids receive raises

For the first time in seven years, every Manatee County School District teacher is receiving a salary increase.

  • East County
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  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Living happily ever after, Coville style; A whole new generation of Friedmans; Sanford's girls

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 30, 2023
Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Commission took the first step toward allowing hotels to be built in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 31, 2024
St. Paul Lutheran renovates its historic Victor Lundy architecture

The church on Bahia Vista Street was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 29, 2024
Affordable housing efforts gain traction and attention

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 17, 2010
Film review: 'The Messenger'

'The Messenger' is a film about two men a military family never wants to have knocking at the door.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 23, 2015
Film Review 'Two Days, One Night'

This is a film review of "Two Days, One Night" starring Marion Cotillard.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 3, 2023
A soldier gets a second chance in 'Backwards Forwards Back'

Virtual reality technology helps a veteran win his private war against PTSD in Urbanite Theatre's latest play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 1, 2017
Longboat charter administrative changes: 26 amendments in one referendum question

Longboat residents may be presented with a referendum question in March that could have sweeping effects on town government: here's what they're proposing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
Our view

Unions need to face reality

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 18, 2022
Elizabeth Girvin Lindsay

Elizabeth Girvin Lindsay died January 18, 2022, at home. Loving mother of Ann L. Curtis, David, Robert and Edward.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 17, 2010
Sprirted strut

Attendees of the Longboat Island Chapel's Valentine's Day jazz service took to the aisles when the program's finale, 'The Saints,' was played. While the Al Hixon Jazz All-Stars performed, audience members used colorful umbrellas to show off their spirited style. The annual event, which also featured vocalist Chris Brown, drew a large crowd to the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Elaine Glickman |
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta residents, Shabbat regulars

Siesta Key residents have been among the hundreds of Temple Emanu-El members and guests enjoying summer Shabbat celebrations at the synagogue.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 14, 2013
Auditors report findings today

Manatee County School Board members will discuss findings of a forensic audit of the district's finances at a 2 p.m. workshop.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 3, 2016
Legion of Honor Medal salutes Colton's service

The medal is given out by the French Government to those who have helped the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 3, 2017
Temple Beth Israel gathers for Shabbat dinner

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming and Deputy Chief Frank Rubino spoke to temple members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 15, 2017
Temple Emanu-El pays tribute to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Key Chorale performed throughout the service on Jan. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2014
Golden oldie

Sarasota resident Sol Carson celebrated his 100th birthday Aug. 15, at the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarasota Inc. The birthday party included cake, singing and family. Carson, a South Philadelphia native, lives in Sarasota with his son, Charles.

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