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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 10, 2012
Mustangs rumble to district win

The Lakewood Ranch team improved to 2-0 in Class 6A-District 12 with a 41-34 victory over Tarpon Springs Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 20, 2020
Removal of late fines in Sarasota libraries proves successful

Since the removal of late fines in September, almost 300 people who previously owed fines returned to the library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • March 11, 2020
Community celebrates lives of the Baranciks

Charles and Margery Barancik were honored with a remembrance ceremony at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 15, 2016
Progress at the Colony

Don’t get your hopes up too much. Nevertheless, come July 14 one of the combatants in the Colony soap opera is expected to be bought out — for $15 million to $25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Bags on bags on bags

Amie Swan helps you organize the inside of your bag with her new line, OTG | 247.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • March 25, 2015
St. Armands highlights vision of city’s new code

After weeks of working with residents on Sarasota’s barrier islands, the Urban Design Studio illustrated what a form-based code may look like in those areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 8, 2014
Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • 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 Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 31, 2023
Longboat Key home sales slow with end of season

Residential real estate properties are typically on the market between two and three months with a lack of demand driving prices lower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 28, 2023
Booker High football finishes the job

A comeback win over Braden River High could be a turning point for the program.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 8, 2025
Manatee County joins pending lawsuit to challenge Senate Bill 180

Commissioner Mike Rahn warned that the move will likely come with consequences.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Guest Author |
  • May 20, 2021
Where the surf meets the turf

This combination is a classic for a reason. These restaurants have updated takes on an old-time favorite.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • January 6, 2010
Longboat Key - Realty sales on Key rise to get in under deadline

In the four weeks from Nov. 30 through the Christmas holidays, 51 real-estate sales were recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Of these, 18 were for more than $1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor

School district still seems too top heavy; Changes needed to improve road safety

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 6, 2026
When kids can't afford to play soccer, Lakewood Ranch nonprofit steps forward

The Southwest Florida Premier Football Club fundraises to cover about $100,000 each year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Memorial melody

Beverly Shapiro and her late husband, Mel, wanted to hear the Marine Hymn at Sarasota's Memorial Day parade. Now, the hymn will play at future events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 19, 2012
Rey earns glowing reviews

Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey earned positive feedback during her one-year performance review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 2, 2023
Manatee is the 14th healthiest county in Florida

The Manatee HealthCare Alliance, along with agencies all over the country, conduct health assessments every few years that inform the Community Health Improvement Plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 26, 2016
Palm Avenue condo files suit protesting development

Citing allegations regarding trespassing contractors and an intruding construction crane, residents of Essex House have sued the developers of the 18-story Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • April 19, 2023
Read print, digitally!

I’m happy to introduce a way to read our printed papers each week without getting ink on your fingers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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