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

  • By John McGuire |
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Emily Walsh |
  • June 14, 2018
Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 28, 2019
Attention! This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army

This Lakewood Ranch High 17-year-old joins Army Reserves as a junior.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • August 14, 2019
Scene & Heard 08.14.19

Get caught up on the latest news to hit the A&E scene this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • August 21, 2019
Sarasota YMCA announces deal to keep facilities open

A partnership with a charter school and a community investment firm will allow the YMCA fitness centers to stay open under new leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 6, 2019
David Mamet’s 'Race' fills the stage with fighting words and disturbing questions

The Venice Theatre production is smart, surprisingly funny and highly entertaining while also encouraging audiences to think.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 10, 2018
FST's 'Unchained Melodies' offers ode to youth and fresh take on doo-wop

Doo-wop and its offspring take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 27, 2019
Jazz Club of Sarasota swings into something new with 2019 festival

Organizers hope additions to Sarasota Jazz Festival will attract younger crowds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • March 7, 2019
Siesta's stance on beach dogs doesn't sit, stay well with everyone

Dogs make for popular outdoor companions, but some residents on Siesta Key emerge split over whether or not dogs should be banned on the beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Edward Alley |
  • February 12, 2018
Opera opens Winter Festival with impressive 'Manon Lescaut'

A combination of an excellent cast, director, costume, light and set designers made for a stunning season opener.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 20, 2016
Why can’t Longboat dredge its sandbars?

There’s a treasure trove of sand less than 100 yards from the shores of Longboat Key. So why don’t officials see sand source potential?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 25, 2016
Re-orient ourselves on turtles

Longboat Key’s proposed ordinance with stricter beach lighting requirements can be viewed as more government reach. But helping hatchlings can also be a selling point.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • May 11, 2017
Local moms share the mishaps and memories of motherhood

Motherhood might be chaotic, but at least it's funny.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John McGuire |
  • May 31, 2017
Longboat begins looking at one-county possibilities

Town examines what's involved in erasing county border across the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key County?

Manatee and Sarasota counties often take Longboat Key’s $28 million in annual property tax revenue for granted. Secession sounds great. But it will never happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 24, 2015
Residents dive in to pool rules

After receiving more than 142 names on a petition, GreyHawk Landing residents sink arguments against having floatable toys in their community pools.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 6, 2017
A walk in the park

After years of tending to their park, three Gillespie Park leaders are dedicating their efforts to making the park a home for the neighborhood's youngest residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 15, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 12.15.16

Readers comment on Siesta Beach smoking regulations and the proposed dredge of Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • March 1, 2016
Longboat Key medical center sets opening date

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will open March 31, at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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