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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 23, 2025
Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jack Nelson |
  • April 15, 2026
Sarasota Open finally finds the right home

The ATP Challenger Tour event was held at IMG Academy this year after six different stops since its 2008 debut.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 18, 2026
Lakewood Ranch resident enters competitive District 6 election

John Calovich will have to win the primary first because there are four other Republicans in the race.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 7, 2026
John Cannon fires unique shot in LWR residential home market

The Oulina model in Waterside is the result of an collaboration between a builder, architects and artists.

  • East County
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • May 12, 2026
St. Regis, town headed to court as Whittall defies order

The developer and owner of the St. Regis Longboat Key Resort says he will fight in court "to whatever extent necessary" to leave the arch that town code enforcement has ordered taken down.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 16, 2021
Senior reflections

Although there were challenges, particularly amid the pandemic, students say they're grateful for their time in high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Emma Burke |
  • March 1, 2023
Five must-try rice bowls in Sarasota

Some sports fans might be disappointed by who won the Super Bowl, but all local foodies can agree that these Rice Bowl Champions deserve the title.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Mark Gordon and Katie Johns |
  • November 28, 2018
Murf Klauber's zest for life included his personal and professional endeavors

Considered a true renaissance man and a visionary thinker by many who knew him — and a sartorial standout who was rarely not seen in a colorful tropical shirt and loafers on his feet, never socks  — Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber died Nov. 22. He was 91.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 19, 2018
Local restaurants spread Christmas cheer for festive foodies this holiday

Don't want to cook for Christmas? These Sarasota and Longboat Key restaurants have made a tradition out of holiday dining.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 28, 2016
Single mom's battle for vision offers an inspiring sight

Greenbrook woman wages marathon struggle against Usher syndrome.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and length.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 27-April 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By James Peter |
  • December 27, 2023
Longboat Key: 2023 in photos

Let's take a breath to appreciate where we've been.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 6-12

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 19, 2025
What's ahead for the year-old Lakewood Ranch Library

The second floor buildout is in the design phase as library and Manatee County personnel consider how to best use it.

  • East County
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  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 3, 2023
From research to lawsuits, nonprofit defends local waterways

Suncoast Waterkeeper is a significant force in protecting and restoring local waterways. A new patrol boat makes that job easier.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 20, 2025
Superintendent finalists share their goals for Manatee County School District

Laurie Breslin and Misty Mathis spent Aug. 18 being interviewed by the school board and meeting with community members.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2025
With equal doses of grit and fun, we review 2025 on Longboat Key in photos

From political kerfuffles to heartwarming moments of community celebration, the Longboat Observer captured it all in the past year. Here are our top moments of 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 13, 2026
Lessons on how not to do it

The Sarasota tax collector-school board dispute has reached a partial resolution. Taking the high road can bring it to the best ending.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2010
Candidates debate issues

A forum held Tuesday, March 2, in the cultural media room of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, allowed leaders of community groups and the approximately 60 people in attendance to ask questions of the commission candidates vying for three commission seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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