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

  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 20, 2013
Neighbors: Wilma Davidson

With two advanced degrees, her own consulting firm (Davidson & Associates), numerous articles in The New York Times, and three published books ("Most Likely to Succeed at Work," "Business Writing: What Works, What Won't" and "Writing a Winning College Application Essay"), Wilma Davidson's career has had many high points.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2018
Popular Sarasota restaurant plans second location in East County

A prominent restaurant outside downtown Sarasota, Libby’s Café & Bar, is expanding to East Manatee County. Expansion is part of a revival of the Libby’s brand, which dates back to 2008.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2019
University Park Recreation District signs settlement agreement

Richard Garrett says he feels homeowners are adequately protected and he will dismiss his case against the UPRD.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2018
Sneak peek performance at the Grove in Lakewood Ranch

Main Street's newest restaurant , the Grove, hosts VIP party before Dec. 10 opening.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 10, 2017
Manatee County Sheriff — 'Looters won't be tolerated'

Sheriff Rick Wells tells public to stay off the roads until curfew ends at 3 p.m. Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 5, 2018
Longboat seeks Arts Center funding from Sarasota County

Town officials have asked Sarasota County for $400,000 to help offset the cost of developing a site plan and demolishing the Amore restaurant to build an Arts, Cultural and Education Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • January 13, 2016
Longboat to take a scoop of the ice cream business

Tyler’s Ice Cream, of Cortez, and the Lazy Lobster will open Tyler’s of Longboat in late March or early April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2015
Katz urges for sign reduction

The Longboat Key Town Commission has directed staff to work with the Florida Department of Transportation to discuss the myriad of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive and see if any can be removed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 5, 2015
Bullock directs plan for traffic meeting

The town manager hopes to build bridges with agencies to ease backups, or at least alleviate what residents see as a traffic spike.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners to discuss citywide zoning code

The City Commission will also appoint a new planning board member to fill Commissioner Susan Chapman's seat.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 15, 2013
Benita's New Play becomes 'Becky's New Car'

A Seattle-based couple commissioned "Becky's New Car," and now it's traveling the country. You can see it at Venice Theatre through Oct. 20.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 26, 2014
Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 5, 2014
Mustang Magic

With players 100% healthy, the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team is peaking at the right time.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Harbour residents host goodbye party for longtime friend

Larry Bateman has been a dedicated member of Longboat Harbour for 25 years who helped cultivated strong bonds between the residents.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 12, 2025
Apartments, pizza restaurant coming to former Sarasota Checkers site

The owners of the property on Ringling Boulevard are building a mixed-use development that will include a Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 25, 2024
Kids and adults celebrate Halloween at Boo! at The Bay

The event was an escape for the community from the recent troubles of storms, with trick-or-treating stations and costumes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 9, 2025
Scooter of the Beach reflects on over 30 years as a lifeguard

Scot Ruberg, also known as Scooter of the Beach, has become Siesta Key's most celebrated lifeguard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2010
Dick Vitale named Man of the Year

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale was named Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay's Man of the Year last month. Vitale will be honored during a black-tie gala May 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • June 14, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Joseph Pantera

Joseph Pantera, 18, started rowing when he was a freshman in high school for the Sarasota Scullers. Pantera, who was home-schooled, spent his senior year on the team as a captain and rowing as part of a boys pair team with Co-Capt. Conor Davenport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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