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

  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 26, 2014
Pentathlon changes venues

As excitement builds for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, Lakewood Ranch assumes a greater share of the spotlight.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 12, 2022
Republican Club of Longboat Key gets started on the new year

The club heard from local leadership and the political and Gulf level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 13, 2025
Lakewood Ranch High football hopes to turn the corner

A senior-laden Mustangs team is hungry for its first playoff win in 23 years.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 21, 2025
Manatee County nonprofit promotes science and technology for all

The Science and Technology Society is open to individuals and families of all levels of understanding.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • May 16, 2024
Sarasota students earn nearly $75K in scholarships

The financial assistance came from Sarasota County Schools, Chorus of the Keys and Military Officer Association of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2024
Hob Nob officially closes after 67 years in Sarasota

Co-owner Cary Spicuzza cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 30, 2025
Dive team extracts stubborn minivan from the Manatee River

The vehicle was so heavy with sand, three prior attempts by the Manatee Sheriff's Office divers failed.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota-area alumni excel in college sports fall season

These athletes are representing Sarasota well on a wide range of playing fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2025
Manatee County wildlife corridor faces funding challenges

Over 18 million acres are listed to eventually be part of the state's wildlife corridor.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 15, 2023
Two more development projects recommended for East County

Residents voiced objections to proposed townhomes on Linger Lodge Road and an expansion to the Hillwood community along Waterline Road.

  • East County
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 29, 2023
New executive director has big plans for Save Our Seabirds' future

Brian Walton is using his previous nonprofit expertise to update systems at the City Island nonprofit and involve it in more community events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 14, 2024
SRQ CEO rebuts FAA's claims in New College land sale denial

Rick Piccolo sends documents to the Federal Aviation Administration that prove it knew of and approved the lease of 31 acres it now wants to sell to New College of Florida.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2024
Reserves will pay for pavilion in Greenbrook Adventure Park

The cost to replace the pavilion, which burned in 2023 due to fireworks, is estimated at $500,000.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2024
Passenger turns violent against presumed good Samaritan

Picked up in downtown and taken to a bayfront park, a woman begins hitting her would-be rescuer as he calls police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 28, 2024
Another new development planned for Golden Gate Point

Pier 550 is set to bring 54 more luxury condos to the residential enclave on the edge or Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 25, 2024
Former Asolo set designer will host his first art show at All Angels Gallery

Richard Cannon plans to bring his realistic drawings to the island at the All Angels By Sea Episcopal Church Gallery in October and November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 12, 2024
Developer takes first step to restore and redevelop the Mira Mar site

Seaward Development has a pre-application conference with the Development Review Committee to start the rezoning process from Downtown Core to Downtown Bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • September 8, 2025
Exotic car show kicks off St. Armands' events season

Proceeds benefit Flight to the North Pole, helping make special holiday memories for families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 14, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi will give the keynote presentation at a breakfast co-hosted by the Republican Club of Longboat Key Friday, March 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 4, 2023
McNeal Elementary celebrates life of beloved physical education teacher

In honor of Justin Darr's philosophy to "go out and play," students, staff and Darr's family played sports during the dedication.

  • East County
  • Schools
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