• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
MY VIEW | Bobby Jones: Sell it

The national trend is for municipally owned golf courses to be sold. Selling Bobby Jones to a developer could help solve the city’s debt and affordable housing issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Our View: actions speak louder

We never believed Gov. Scott supported Medicaid expansion. He did little to push it through.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • May 22, 2014
Meet the Class of 2014

With graduation upon us, the Sarasota Observer asks six high school seniors to take a look back at their time in school and share a sneak peek into their futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • December 31, 2013
Black Tie Events to Attend in 2014

Mark your calendars, because 2014 is jam-packed with events you absolutely must attend! From fashion shows to famous comedians, masquerade balls and nights in the Rainbow Room, there's a good cause to be celebrated all season long. Buy your tickets and tables, plan your outfits and get ready to have a blast while supporting local charities.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 30, 2025
Longboat actor reflects on films and future goals

Courtney Warner has acted in films ranging from romance to thriller, and now she looks forward to a new challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 24, 2025
Savannah Banana's greatest connection is with his Manatee County family

Ballplayer Correlle Prime maintains a balanced diet: Bananas on the road and his family at home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 28, 2025
Florida Studio Theatre gives blue-eyed soul a spot in the limelight

Luke McMaster pays tribute to Lamont Dozier and other Motown songwriters in "How Sweet It Is."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
44th Avenue East extension into Lakewood Ranch welcomes drivers Aug. 9

The project that took over $268 million and over 50 years to come to fruition is complete.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • November 2, 2024
St. Regis opens a new wealth of possibilities for Longboat Key

After a decade of twists and turns, the St. Regis Longboat Key introduces a different level of luxury for the island — with a nod to the noted property that preceded it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 23-29

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2025
Once-powerful Sarasota developer reshapes, reprioritizes his life

A go-star in local development and statewide politics, Henry Rodriguez laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 1-7

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • December 12, 2025
Readers can shed the funk with Lakewood Ranch author's 'Unfunkt'

Greenbrook's Jaime Marco wrote the book to let others know they can make a positive impact on their lives.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 17, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $855,000

Residential transactions July 29-Aug.4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2011
A home on Siesta Key sells for $4.9 million

Michael and Nancy Dixon, of Barbour, Ala., sold their home at 6729 Peacock Road and a vacant lot on Peacock Road to Willis and Elizabeth Hartman, of Wichita, Kansas, and Hartman Oil Inc. for $4.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Real Estate

Sales, prices and new listings all are up in Lakewood Ranch and the Bradenton/Sarasota area, but are there enough homes to go around?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • March 3, 2025
Local college administrators tackle issues with the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

Administrators say partnerships with local businesses strengthen the economy.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 7, 2021
Theater preview: The shows go on in 2021

Digital theater was a forced experiment for area theater companies last year. This year’s return to reality is a choice. But it’s just as experimental.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner

April 9 Staying grounded 5:24 a.m. -- 400 block of Longboat Club Road. Boat Rescue. Police found a 40-foot fiberglass sailboat and three men stranded near the beach on the south end of the island. The boat owner told police they were on their way to Mississippi when a large wave damaged the boat. The boat ran aground while he tried to maneuver into New Pass. The boat was removed at high tide with the help of a salvage company and several boats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
« 1478 1479 1480 1481 1482 1483 1484 1485 1486 1487 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now