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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2012
Film Review: 'Killer Joe'

Beware: The new film, "Killer Joe," is rated NC-17 - and deservedly so. It's not an easy film to watch, but it's rife with great performances, impeccably directed and slickly scripted.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 10, 2025
New mayor calls hiring city manager the first order of business

After two years at the helm of the city, Sarasota Mayor Liz Alpert has passed the gavel to Debbie Trice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 15, 2023
Planning Board tables Ritz-Carlton Residences plan for The Quay

Concerns over impact on Belle Haven and the recreational trail cause Ritz-Carlton Residences II developer to request continuance for its proposed 78-condo tower on Blocks 7 and 8.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2015
Center for Architecture Sarasota organizers have grand designs

The Center for Architecture Sarasota hopes to be a cultural institution, educational facility and a space to host community conversations — and that's just the beginning of their ambitious plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 10, 2024
Teacher salary support again big part of school tax vote

With the 1-mill property tax referendum on the ballot in November, Manatee County School Board members consider their options.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • December 17, 2025
LRHS's boys soccer team races to an unbeaten start through 10 games

The Mustangs reached the regional finals in 2024-25 but want to go further this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 12, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

New girls' network; What were you doing New Year's?; Hospital hospitality; Tidbits ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 1, 2019
Gentlemen play on Sweeney Todd character for Asolo Rep's Starry Night 3

Designing Daughters launch new campaign for tenth anniversary, Tomeika Hunter Koski shares her journey and more on the scene this week.

  • Black Tie
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 21, 2025
Nonprofit provides financial literacy tips to youth aging out of foster care

Harbor58's Money Talks program has a meeting once a month at Oasis Church in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 3, 2016
Burglarized cars share common theme

Like 84% of break-ins that occur Keywide, the 13 vehicles that were recently burglarized in the Longbeach Village had unlocked doors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 5, 2025
Driver with two driver's licenses gets one ticket

An out-of-state motorist with a suspended Florida license learns you can't have it both ways. This and other Longboat Key police reports in this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Emma Burke |
  • April 23, 2023
Where to find the best tacos in Sarasota, Bradenton

Treat yourself to the area's most taco-rific taquerias.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 15, 2018
A year of crime and tragedy tested Longboat Police

The Longboat Key Police Department showed it was capable in the past year of crime and tragedy on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • July 7, 2022
Florida butterfly orchids thrive in Myakka's old-growth oaks

Old-growth trees provide the loose, well-drained environment required by these petite epiphytes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2022
East Lakewood Ranch home highlights Sotheby's first live real estate auction

Just off State Road 70 near Myakka City, the 41.9-acre ranch is expected to soar high above its current $2.01 million bid.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office lends staff for RNC security; Siesta Key Village radio ads continue

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 6, 2012
McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 25, 2012
Occasions

Read this week's featured engagements and weddings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Michael Eng |
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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