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

  • By June LeBell |
  • November 15, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: 'South Pacific'

If ever there were a musical that represented what Michael Donald Edwards has been striving for in the past few years, it has got to be Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 26, 2013
Bar carts roll back in style

State Street Eating House + Cocktails recommends how to add a little spirit(s) to your next summer party, using a well-stocked, portable bar cart.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 27, 2013
Year in Review: June 2013, New code will bring new vision

A form-based code would specify the density, height, scale and design of projects in a certain area providing what Commissioner Susan Chapman calls a 'more objective' development map.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • January 13, 2022
UMR Sports campus in east Bradenton begins to take shape

UMR Sports has nearly completed its six pickleball courts and four sand volleyball courts with baseball/softball fields on the way.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Christine Robinson |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota County Commission cuts will affect at-risk children

When county commissioners cut $510,000 from early learning, they created devastating, far-reaching negative effects.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 26, 2025
Planning Board sides with The Strand residents against apartment project

A developer proposes 58 apartments between North Tamiami Trail and The Strand condos in a matter to be settled by the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By One Park |
  • February 8, 2024
One Park Sets the Benchmark for World - Class Living in Sarasota

The property’s sophisticated coastal design will redefine Sarasota’s skyline and showcase breathtaking panoramic views of Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 15, 2024
Zoning: Killer of creativity

Truth is, zoning has created a disaster in the U.S. — unaffordable housing and high-rise columbariums.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota murder suspect arrested in Louisiana

Djalma Johan Gordon of Sarasota is suspected in the Tuesday murder of a woman in her Ringling Boulevard home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 20, 2025
With Poly installed, what's next Sarasota's roundabout art program?

Now that Poly has been installed in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, the city still faces the question of where to place sculptures originally planned for other traffic circles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 31, 2023
Adult softball, funding strategy approved for 17th Street Park

Sarasota County commissioners authorized an additional $8 million spend for the now $65 million first phase of the regional park project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • October 13, 2023
Rebranded cafe opens downtown, rolling out 50 new ice cream recipes

Rise Up Cafe challenges New Yorkers to put the Sarasota eatery’s bagels to the taste test.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 8, 2025
High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle

The owners aim to bring a little something special to the area, providing provisions for the perfect beach picnic and a go-to spot for high-quality beverages.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 28, 2023
Final vote nears on protection of Manatee wetlands

Backers of each side of issue present their views of reducing wetland protections to state levels.

  • East County
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 5, 2024
More affordable housing is coming to Newtown

The City Commission approved zoning text amendments to clear the way for Sarasota Housing Authority to build up to 770 units.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 24, 2024
Hotel guest upset with unexpected turndown service

Police were called to mediate a situation when a guest was angry after hotel staff entered his room for turndown service. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 16, 2024
Braden River High boys soccer takes the next step

The senior-laden Pirates are 11-1-1 in 2023-2024.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 22, 2025
What to know before sea turtle nesting season begins May 1

From May 1 to Oct. 31, Longboat Key residents will need to adhere to the town's sea turtle protection ordinances which include using turtle-friendly lighting and removing beach furniture at night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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