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

  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 16, 2019
Arianna Rose’s 'Family by Numbers' wins best play at Theatre Odyssey festival

For the first time, the Ten-Minute Play Festival featured work by playwrights throughout Florida rather than just Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 14, 2018
Longboat dog park popularity has a muddy by-product

Dogs at Bayfront park roll and run in dirt that was once grass, a worn turf that struggles to accomodate heavy traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Cat chases away Longboat least tern colony

On June 28, a cat showed up near the colony. The next day, the colony was down 25 nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 22, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.23.17

From unicorn-themed birthday parties to television star sightings, here's what you missed on the social scene last week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 1, 2015
Siesta takes a breath after a busy summer season

Tourism numbers were strong on Siesta Key this summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
First Street improvements highlight a growing area

As the city works on a project designed to make a segment of First Street near Cocoanut Avenue more walkable, businesses in the area are excited by the changes — and by the growth surrounding them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 25, 2014
Building permits reach '07 levels

Both remodels and new construction projects are driving permit numbers to pre-recession highs of seven years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 25, 2025
Kids come together to plant butterfly garden at Leonard Reid House

Three different educational organizations in Sarasota came together to help plant the garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 17, 2024
Calls persist for Bridget Ziegler's resignation from Sarasota School Board

Embattled Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler shows no signs of resigning, despite mounting pressure from students and the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 15, 2019
Songs of Inspiration

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Key Chorale celebrate the living legacy of African-American worship music at three area concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Manatee Community Foundation |
  • September 29, 2025
Manatee Community Foundation Is Your Partner in Philanthropy

Philanthropy can mean different things to different people.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 16, 2022
North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton 34th fastest-growing metro in the nation

As the U.S. population growth rate shrinks to almost zero, those who are here are flocking to Florida metros, including North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, which ranks 11th among midsize and 34th among all metro areas in the country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 4, 2022
First-phase construction of Selby update goes vertical

Centerpiece of master plan's $51.6 million initial stage includes new parking garage, solar array and other improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • April 24, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 25, 2012
Comment: Ranch's Berry stands tall despite injustice

It's hard enough to compete in a state tournament knowing you're surrounded by some of the state's top talent.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 2, 2012
Four county schools make state's Top 20 lists

Pine View School, Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences, Sarasota Middle School and Laurel Nokomis are ranked in the Top 20 for their respective state categories.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 26, 2018
Leaders gathered for "Better Together" Feb. 23 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Harvard Law Professor and author Noah Feldman spoke to eventgoers about civility, integrity and citizenship.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 27, 2016
Tara Elementary third-graders win worldwide competition

Twenty students competed through the month of April on an online program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Varone Orthodontics |
  • October 23, 2025
A Great Smile, No Matter Your Age

The health and confidence benefits of Invisalign for adults, explained by a top provider.

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