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

  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 25, 2017
Longboaters reshape gardens after Irma

Hurricane Irma didn't leave a lot of damage on Longboat Key, but the island's landscaping took a hit. Now, Longboaters are chiming in on how they're restoring their gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 2, 2018
Familiar Faces: Dottie Baer Garner

Through the tough times, Dottie Baer Garner uses philanthropy as a force for good and a pillar of strength.

  • Black Tie
  • By David Conway |
  • July 30, 2015
Could benches return to Five Points Park?

A downtown leader is attempting to rally support to add benches at the downtown park. More than three years after benches were removed, can his proposal gain traction?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Senior makes point with perseverance

Lakewood Ranch guard transitions from student assistant to varsity team captain.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 8, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.9.15

A Fair Legacy Fares Well; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Black Tie
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 22, 2014
Gator policy still floats

After a warning from an attorney, Town Hall officials will focus on educational efforts to eliminate needless gator trappings.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • July 9, 2014
Recipe for Success: Lyndsy McDonald

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 22, 2025
Self-taught digital artist shakes up high-end art world

Florida-based artist Stephen Harlan met with fans this weekend at Wyland Gallery Sarasota on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 17, 2024
Athletic academy plans expansion into all-encompassing sports complex

UMR Sports will add baseball and softball fields, mini golf and a multipurpose field for soccer, football and lacrosse to its campus in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • June 29, 2024
New Longboat Rotary Club president continues legacy of founder

Former club Secretary Jan Wallace stepped up to be the president and save the club from merging with another.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 15, 2022
Ambassadors assemble for Sarasota Art Museum dinner

The annual dinner was held April 13.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 18, 2009
Lady Mustangs race to top-5 finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished fifth at the Little Everglades Pre-State Elite Invitational Oct. 17 in Dade City.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Steve Whidden |
  • October 7, 2009
Professional Golf Tips 101

Rosedale Director of Instruction and PGA Professional Steve Whidden offers tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 7, 2009
Pirates kicker scores at National Kicking Combine Series

Braden River High kicker Kadin Kerns took home top honors in kickoffs at at the National Kicking Combine Series Regional Competition June 27 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Asolo gets chummy with alums

Asolo gets chummy with alums

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 13, 2010
County to purchase Ringling Boulevard home

The property at 2525 Ringling Blvd. will be converted into a park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 23, 2012
New College named one of the country's best schools

For the 11th consecutive year, New College of Florida was named a top school by The Princeton Review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 26, 2012
Thunder set to face Falcons in district final

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep 4-1 in a Class 1A-District 8 semifinal Jan. 25.

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