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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 23, 2018
Bayfront raises dilemmas

The grand vision for the Bayfront presents multiple dilemmas for the community — where to put a new performing arts hall and deciding this crucial question: What comes first?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 6, 2019
Parks master plan faces funding questions

The commission applauded staff’s vision for rehabilitating and improving parks citywide, but stopped short of making a long-term commitment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • February 21, 2019
Why we protect our content online

Information on the internet lasts forever, which is a good reason not to rewrite history.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • February 8, 2018
Sarasota County Schools receiving security upgrades

As Sarasota County Schools begins a $21 million effort to improve security at schools, officials must overcome unique challenges to keep students safe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2016
Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 8, 2017
Youth Opera hits all the high notes

Sarasota Youth Opera productions such as “Rootabaga Country” teach valuable skills.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 21, 2017
Local karate master takes matters into his own hands

James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Urban Design Studio envisions new density, transit options

The Urban Design Studio is writing zoning regulations focused on form over density. Can it change minds in a community fearful of high-density development?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Residents push for dog-friendly policies in Bayfront Park

Residents want to let their dogs off leash in Bayfront Park in the mornings, but the city is worried its pet policies might be too complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 16, 2016
Pat Zunz: Advocate for north end, education

As one Zunz says goodbye to the Longboat Key Town Commission, another Zunz prepares to serve.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 4, 2015
Jam on Rye?

Mill Creek residents worry the addition of more than 1,000 homes will exacerbate a traffic situation that’s already sticky.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 6, 2013
City commission to fill Planning Board seat

A new member will join before several key issues come to the board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 1, 2013
Culture builds a champion

Braden River's JROTC drill team won half of the events at the state drill meet in April.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 11, 2013
McNeal Elementary teachers score highest in East County

Data released by the Florida Department of Education last week show McNeal Elementary has the largest percentage of highly effective teachers - 95.8% - for the 2012-2013 school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 12, 2025
Manatee County's efforts to reinstate wetland buffers challenged

Commissioners take stance that they eventually will reinstate the buffers no matter the opposition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 19, 2024
ODA baseball waits for underclassmen to make an impact

While the Thunder lineup is still trying to find the right fit, its seniors have stepped up.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 23, 2023
Columnist's favorite East County sports moments of 2023

These big-time events and conversations highlighted a wide-ranging 2023 sports year for the area.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 14, 2023
What makes a bar a nightclub? The City Commission seeks answers.

Restaurant and bar zoning changes need more digestion, Sarasota city commissioners tell staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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