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

  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • April 11, 2013
The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

The Backstage Blogger interviews playwright Jack Gilhooley

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Candidates emerge for open seats

As the city seeks to fill two commission vacancies set to open in November, most commissioners reacted strongly to a proposal to allow one departing commissioner to finish his term.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • October 8, 2014
High nesting numbers show 2014 turtle power

New nesting activity ended in September with preliminary counts just 10 nests below 2012's record numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Cumming sheds light on common scams

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming's top tips for avoiding fraudsters: Trust your gut and report suspicious activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 8, 2021
New Cardinal Mooney boys basketball coach guides team to hot start

The Cougars are 5-0 after a big win against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 25, 2024
City residents will see no millage rate increase next year

The owner of a Sarasota home with an assessed value of $300,000 will pay $900 in property taxes to the city next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2025
Sarasota County issues burn ban

Because of local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards, Sarasota County has issued a countywide burn ban.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 1, 2025
Three-car crash on Longboat slows traffic

One lane of Gulf of Mexico Drive initially closed on the south end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 14, 2024
Longboat Police expansion stalls amid funding gap

The Longboat Key Police Department is looking for grants to fund a $1.3 million expansion that would add a 1,300-square-foot training facility onto the existing building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Manatee Community Foundation |
  • November 30, 2024
Five Things You Didn't Know About Manatee Community Foundation

As we move forward, we hope to closely partner with our donors, fellow foundations, government officials, the business community, and our esteemed nonprofit partners — because philanthropy is a team sport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • February 5, 2024
Ringling Museum exhibition recalls Florida as the garden of Eden

Miami Beach artist Michele Oka Doner pays tribute to the environment in her solo show at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 6, 2024
What's behind the popularity of Pilates on Longboat Key?

From injury recovery to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Longboaters are turning to Pilates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Little League's moment of need is bigger than baseball

The league reported a disappearance of over $200,000 from its treasury on Oct. 29 and now needs help from the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 18, 2023
Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 6, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Recap Season 2, Episode 4

From girl fights to new flings, the drama continues.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 22, 2025
Generosity, charisma and stories were trademarks of Wolverton

Two-time college football national champion, Pearl Harbor survivor and monumental Kiwanis benefactor Woody Wolverton died Monday. His legacy is that of generosity and community involvement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 30, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 13 Recap

A masquerade party, a verbal sparring match between muscular men and a touching moment of female empowerment — "Siesta Key" didn't disappoint this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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