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

  • By Blake Fussell |
  • April 6, 2022
County to use $2.5 million in ARPA funds toward mental health services

The new Behavioral Health Advisory Council will be Sarasota County's resource for information and funding on mental health, homelessness and welfare services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ to challenge city's approval of apartments at former kennel club

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority suggests legal action may ensue to block Aventon Sarasota, a 372-unit multifamily complex beneath its noise contour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 9, 2021
More than 2,100 Longboaters vaccinated

About 2,153 people from Longboat Key’s 34228 ZIP code have received the vaccine, according to Florida Department of Health data.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 22, 2021
Dogs, Longboat beaches don't mix

Unless it is a service animal, dogs are not allowed on the beach in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 16, 2009
Town tax rate falls .65%

The town's fiscal year 2009-10 budget will include a tax rate of 1.4903 mills, lower than its current 1.5 millage rate. The new budget begins Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2009
Whitney Beach public, but still private

The signs at Whitney Beach Plaza used to warn beachgoers that their cars would be towed if they parked in the shopping center. But, now, Andrew Hlywa, the plaza's owner, has a different message for those headed to the beach: They can park at Whitney Beach Plaza and use the 12 restrooms at Whitney Beach Deli & Wines for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 8, 2009
Town water receives top scores

All 151 water samples taken in 2008 were bacteria free. Town water also has acceptable levels of copper and lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Donna Hayes takes county's top seat

District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will lead the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners in 2010.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 17, 2010
LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 14, 2010
Maximum millage: 1.9036 mills

Worried about having enough money for an oil-spill cleanup fund, commissioners voted to establish a maximum millage rate that's 19% higher than last year's max.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 1, 2012
Gulf Gate Library open house is an open book

An open house last week offered about 80 Gulf Gate Library patrons the opportunity to suggest features for the new two-story facility.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 23, 2012
East County athletes return to the gridiron

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Keswick Christian 46-27 in its spring game. Lakewood Ranch and Braden River will both play their spring games Friday, May 25, traveling to North Port and Naples, respectively.

  • East County
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 22, 2011
County suggests pedestrian safety option

The County Commission supports the Siesta Key Condominium Association in seeking painted crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road without warning signs in the middle of them.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 26, 2011
'Thanks' and 'goodbye'

Jim Ley had positive things to say about the residents and staff for which he served more than a decade as the chief executive of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 8, 2011
Improv master

Florida Studio Theatre's managing director zips off to work to take care of the daily grind, but at the end of the day, it's all about making plays.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: New year, new leadership

From the political arena and local business to religion and even the movie industry, these seven leaders will impact all facets of East County life in the new year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 4, 2011
MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 2, 2012
TOP STORY, DEC.: Straw poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Town plans sand project this summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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