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

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 10, 2024
Longboat Key PD to increase public outreach on pedestrian, bicyclist safety

Officers recently completed a course designed to be an overview of state laws and best practices related to pedestrian safety, which came with a grant to allow for directed patrols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 23, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High girls golfers say the future is now

The Mustangs look like a state title contender even though they are relying on inexperienced players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 24, 2025
Former Riverview pitcher heads to Dunedin

Karson Ligon was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays on July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 9, 2023
The man putting The Concession Golf Club on the elite level

Bruce Cassidy has used his coal industry work ethic to bring major golf events to the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • November 30, 2025
Where to celebrate National Biscuits and Gravy Day

You don't have to wait until Dec. 14 to jump on board the gravy train and tuck into the best biscuits in town.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 30, 2025
Co-teach program at Gullett Elementary allows for extra academic support

In each grade level for first to fifth, there is a classroom with two full-time instructors teaching approximately 30 students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • September 15, 2025
Rob Hollway looks comfortable and thriving as ODA football's CEO

The fourth-year Thunder coach is on pace for another stellar season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 10, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caleb Bradley

The Sarasota High track and field senior holds the school record in the boys 200-meter dash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Sidra Wali |
  • May 15, 2023
Five Tennis For Fun Sarasota athletes head to state championship

The nonprofit, which offers free clinics for athletes with disabilities, wrapped up its third season with three gold and two silver medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • July 10, 2023
Young minds too precious to waste

The Miracle on the Key group encourages a focus on education in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By James Peter |
  • July 28, 2023
Health fair encourages seniors to stay in motion

The Senior Friendship Centers Wellness in Motion Health and Services Fair drew a crowd for dance and fitness demos and outreach from 20 vendors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 8, 2021
Parents make the call on school masks for next academic year

Sarasota School Board makes clear masks are optional for 2021-22 but backs off from requiring teachers to enforce parents' wishes.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 28, 2020
Small Business Saturday a big hit for St. Armands shops

Local stores welcomed customers in with hope for a strong holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple zigs and zags to marriage

Festive Main Street at Lakewood Ranch setting perfect for Greenbrook couple to say wedding vows.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 28, 2020
School playgrounds no longer barred in Manatee County

School District of Manatee County allows elementary students to use playground equipment again.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 12, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sailors boys swimmers win state title

They did so while winning zero individual gold medals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By David Conway |
  • November 3, 2021
Downtown group pursues mid-block crosswalks

Downtown leaders are eager to add brick crosswalks to the middle of streets in the heart of the city, but the cost of lighting could make the concept challenging to execute.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 10, 2021
Sand sculptors prepare for Siesta Key's Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition returns Nov. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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