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

  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Q+A with Steve Olmstead

Steve Olmstead has worked for Sarasota County for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 4, 2015
People with Purpose: Richard Lawrence

Local attorney and Forty Carrots’ Board President Richard Lawrence is actively involved in local charities in Sarasota, FL.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway and Robin Hartill |
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Mote: Bayfront Proposal

The City Commission sinks Mote's request for an early commitment to a bayfront aquarium in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 22, 2015
The Venice Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Theater legend and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen will direct the musical "Hair" as a part of Venice Theatre's new theatrical season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2015
Paralympian push

Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson hope to get on track for future Paralympic Games.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch burglaries raise security awareness

As the holidays approach, Lakewood Ranch residents and law enforcement offer tips to battle holiday burglaries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 2, 2014
Classroom welcomes student's return

Student Shane Hense returned for his first day of school at Braden River Elementary Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 10, 2013
Just Married: Victoria Lynn Baga & Kyle Ehren Snyder

Kyle and Victoria met in 2001 through mutual Cardinal Mooney High School friends while home for Christmas break.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • April 24, 2013
Social Studies: Dottie Baer Garner

Upon her upcoming "big birthday," Dottie Baer Garner reflects on the imprint she's made on local organizations. The lover of art and music believes everything in life - whether family, friendship or charities -- is teamwork.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 26, 2013
Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 20, 2014
Spotlight: Tom Murray's vision lives through his films

The Fabulous Independent Film Festival presents Tom Murray's final film Aug. 23, at Burns Court Cinemas.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

LWR seeks volunteers for taskforce; Everglades opens solar energy lab; Animal Services welcomes new leader; Superintendent Mills announces surplus plans

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson |
  • June 24, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Revelry Pub & Grill

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 4, 2014
Alumni club provides community for local Buckeyes

Every Saturday, members of the OSU Alumni Club flood into Captain Curt's on Siesta Key to watch their alma mater - and raise money for local students.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 11, 2014
Lift station proposal receives mixed reception

As the proposed Lift Station 87 building continues to evolve, public frustration has been a constant for the oft-changing project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 26, 2014
Nationally Ranked

The 10U River Dawgs went 4-0 to win the fifth annual spring Braden River Wreaking HAVOC Championship March 22 and March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 30, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Mozart Madness I

Every once in a while, there's a concert that's so satisfying, we leave smiling. That happened recently with a Sarasota Orchestra concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 15, 2014
10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

  • Arts + Entertainment
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