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

  • By Eva Rey |
  • February 1, 2012
My View: Unraveling the government mystery

Upon my arrival in Lakewood Ranch last August, one of the most frequent comments I heard was our local government is too intricate and confusing.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 22, 2012
Four organizations partner in 36-hour fundraiser

The Community Foundation of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Manatee Community Foundation and The Patterson Foundation have all partnered with the goal of raising $1 million to benefit more than 100 local nonprofits in the animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health and human-services sectors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 28, 2012
Residents take control of CDD

Three residents were sworn in Nov. 20, to serve on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 28, 2013
Mélange: a fest for foodies!

Mélange: a fest for foodies!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 2, 2015
Nonprofit tees off out east

A nonprofit based in downtown Bradenton, Family Resources hopes inaugural golf tournament will attract East County's attention to its cause.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • January 30, 2024
Tidewell 15th Annual Signature Luncheon Features Marilu Henner

The Tidewell Foundation’s crystal anniversary of the Signature Luncheon will take place on March 1, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Manatee encourages feedback on county issues with citizen survey

The citizen survey is available online and takes no more than five minutes to complete.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2013
Observer Media Group notches 13 first place Florida Press awards

During the Florida Press Association's annual conference, held July 18, in Orlando, the industry organization recognized the Observer Media Group newspapers in multiple categories for its 2012 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 13, 2017
County service brings healthcare to the community

The Health in Motion bus is out in the community two days a week to provide preventative healthcare to people who may not have access otherwise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • May 25, 2017
UPDATE: Miscommunication caused lockdown of Lakewood Ranch area schools

Braden River Middle School had an unexpected lockdown this morning due to a Civil War rifle replica on campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • July 19, 2019
Mary Lilla (Mary Elle) Hunter

Mary Lilla “Mary Elle” Hunter died July 12, 2019, in Sarasota, where she had resided for 40 years with periods of out-of-area residency in Pinehurst, N.C.; Washington, D.C.; and Bismarck, N.D.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • October 31, 2018
Band delivers for soldiers at Linger Lodge

MOTS and Nothin' Past Midnite throw the Veteran's Day concert on Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 11, 2018
Bayfront group pushes back on GWIZ preservation

The Bay Sarasota says public input supports demolishing the Boulevard of the Arts building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 12, 2021
SMART chance to meet herd in east Bradenton

Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy hosts open house in east Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 6, 2017
Laurel Park residents ask for brick street repair

On Hawkins Court, portions of a brick-lined street are deteriorating. The city is working to address the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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