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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 27, 2016
It’s not a growth issue

When things go wrong, businesses immediately adjust. Government officials should be taking the same approach to traffic. We can’t let next season be like this one.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 28, 2016
Development advocates lure employers downtown

As Sarasota leaders work to recruit and grow businesses in the region, filling offices downtown could lead to a boost in commercial activity, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 17, 2015
City staff advances conversations regarding enhanced tree protections

With strong backing from neighborhoods, the city of Sarasota will explore amending city codes to make regulations regarding urban trees more stringent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 4, 2016
As city considers development fees, builders brace for impact

The city of Sarasota could soon restore and revise some of its impact fees on new developments, a growing trend facing builders in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 30, 2015
Q+A with Alex DavisShaw

As an engineer with the city of Sarasota, Alex DavisShaw has a lot on her plate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Singing for their supper; A votre sante; Magical musicale; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Julie Aranibar: Manatee School Board, District 5

The Manatee County School District incumbent believes stability is necessary as the district rebounds from a period of financial instability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 19, 2014
Longbeach Cafe coming to the menu for Whitney Beach Plaza

By the first week in April, Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant, which will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 12, 2024
Longboat Key property valuations rise nearly 10%

The preliminary taxable values rose from $8.34 billion in 2023 to $9.14 billion in 2024. That could mean an additional $1.5 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Erik Arroyo

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 4, 2018
Tariffs not fit for print

Donald Trump’s tariff wars started with punishing Canadian paper mills. Thank you, Donald. Our prices are rising 10% to 12%. A Trump adviser told us, ‘It’s just dumb.’

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 4, 2014
Hail the Chief

Retired Longboat Key Police Chief Wayne McCammon, 83, died May 27. He served as the island's top cop for 23 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • December 9, 2021
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport ready for record holiday rush

Officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, which is one the fastest growing airports in the world, say they are prepared for record traffic during the Christmas period.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 11, 2025
Longboat Key voters cast their ballots for March 2025 election

The first contested commission ballot since 2018, plus three other ballot measures, drew a small but steady crowd at the island’s two polling locations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 20, 2025
Sarasota School Board approves charter school contracts, textbooks

The school board approved contracts for three existing charter schools and approved science textbooks for all grades.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 16, 2023
What happens when New College's lease on airport land expires?

SRQ airport's president warns "there will be no New College" if it doesn't buy the leased land before prices skyrocket and the school can't afford to stay there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 29, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 30

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota County (Sarasota and Venice).

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • August 16, 2023
Dawn patrol: The town workers who take out the beach trash

Public Works staff battle overflowing garbage cans, discarded furniture and lazy litterers to keep Longboat beach access points tidy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch restaurants sure to be a hit on Mother's Day

Just in time to celebrate your mom, here's an ode to the favorite restaurants of my family's matriarchs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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