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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Madison Bierl |
  • January 8, 2026
Student safety, mold issues loom for new Manatee schools superintendent

Laurie Breslin cites facility upgrades, academic improvement and higher graduation rates as high priorities for 2026.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2020
Insurance firm reverses course, fires CEO for alleged battery on police officers

The termination of Craig Johnson, who has maintained he will be vindicated, comes one day after he was granted a leave of absence.

  • East County
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • September 22, 2010
Market Watch

Wall Street is obsolete in today's market

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • May 3, 2023
Hermitage Retreat partners with Broadway's Roundabout Theatre Company

The collaboration will help playwrights develop material for the nation's largest nonprofit theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2015
Stagedoor: Zach Shotwell

Once a Florida Studio Theatre apprentice, Shotwell is back for a shot at the main stage.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans honored at the Glenridge

Over 80 people attended the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge on Thursday afternoon. Many who were in attendance were veterans from a variety of different wars and served in many different capacities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jim Brown |
  • August 24, 2011
Town staff hard at work on Key developments

Contrary to what same may think, the Town Commission and staff are working diligently to ensure Publix and other developments are right for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 1, 2010
FRIDAY BEST BET: Studio 20's open house

Sarasota Ballet hosts a free open house tonight at its new Lemon Avenue dance studio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Loshaek

Samuel Loshaek, 88, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Emma Burke |
  • June 23, 2023
Get crackin' on the best lobster rolls in Sarasota and Manatee counties

In honor of my lobster-loving sister, here are some local dishes that remind me of home sweet home.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 15, 2025
Community welcomes veterans home from Washington, D.C., trip

The community welcomed veterans home at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, after their one-day trip to Washington, D.C. with Southwest Florida Honor Flight.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 18, 2021
Gardening in Sarasota, on Longboat Key, blossoms during pandemic to help mind and body

Gardening can lift stress and creating food for yourself gives a sense of accomplishment.

  • Health
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 23, 2022
Alpine Steakhouse sees signature turducken grow from novelty to Thanksgiving tradition

Thanks to an assist from the Food Network, the Sarasota restaurant is extra busy every Thanksgiving season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 22, 2020
Scientific method for fun in Lakewood Ranch

East County science teachers share experiments that can be done at home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tanner Crump

The Sarasota High senior pitcher threw a complete game one-hitter March 6 against Charlotte High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • January 20, 2012
Stoke, An Insightful Look

Stoke, An Insightful Look

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 10, 2012
A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

A Love Letter to Sarasota and to Brendan Carroll

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