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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 19, 2012
Santa Claus brings cheer to East County schools

Steve Hensell is the face of Santa to Manatee County school children.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 19, 2012
March election date changes

The town of Longboat Key will hold its municipal election March 12 with one week of early voting at Town Hall the week before.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 3, 2012
Key business gets the party started for dogs

Shannon Gault's new Pupcake Pooch Parties online business allows humans and canines to celebrate any occasion together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kumar Mahadevan |
  • November 15, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: aquaculture and caviar

When Mote Marine Laboratory's namesake, William R. Mote, retired from the shipping and transportation business he created, he decided that he wanted to give something back to the sea.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

PIC has lost its way; Response to PIC facts

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By John Ewing |
  • March 21, 2013
Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 13, 2020
Paradise Center gains partnerships, inches toward opening

The island's medical center is on schedule to open in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2020
Manatee County Republican Board State Committeewoman: Cindy Spray

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Campers make movies at Sarasota Film Camp

The online camp has children putting together films from the comfort of their homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 23, 2020
Pirates football still finding its way

Braden River lost its first game, but there's reasons not to panic.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • July 25, 2018
City moves to vet auditor and clerk

After a fired employee accused City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini of improper conduct, commissioners want to examine the work environment.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2018
Grand slam: Orioles put on a clinic in ... putting on clinics

The Baltimore Orioles held a clinic for Sarasota Girls Inc. campers at Ed Smith Stadium. Christian Turnipseed helped the campers field hits.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • December 14, 2019
Pine View student surprised with Make-A-Wish visit to New Orleans Saints

Pine View School sophomore Max LaForge, who has cystic fibrosis, learned at a fake assembly that he will meet players from his favorite NFL team this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 22, 2020
East County educator's teaching style leads to honor

Braden River Middle educator's unique teaching style leads to 'Educator of the Year' nomination

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota nonprofit sails supplies, hope to those in need

The nonprofit Hope Fleet has sailed supplies to The Bahamas since Hurricane Dorian hit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • May 29, 2020
Parking problems continue in Longboat neighborhood

Longboat Key residents on the north end of town have emailed commissioners about people parking on Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
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