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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 26, 2016
Profile in courage

Congratulations to Sarasota County commissioners. They said no to crony capitalism. That doesn’t mean we’re anti-business. It means we don’t believe in unearned benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2014
Lift Station 87 costs projected at $27.1 million

The engineering firm tasked with completing work on the lift station says the project - originally budgeted at $12.5 million - could cost another $13 million before it's finished.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 26, 2021
A project with honor in Lakewood Ranch

McNeal Elementary fifth graders raise more than $3,000 to donate to Honor Flight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 18, 2021
Longboat neighborhood's parking shifts into resident only

The new permit system took effect on New Year's Day for the Longbeach Village neighborhood in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2021
Downtown First Friday events planned for November start

City officials and property owners hope a monthly series of gatherings — branded as “Fresh Fridays” — will bring the community together and benefit local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • March 15, 2022
Project TEACH teaches east Bradenton fourth graders to dream big

Freedom Elementary students learn about new careers and think about their futures during Project TEACH.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 8, 2022
SRQ to challenge city's approval of apartments at former kennel club

The Sarasota Bradenton Airport Authority suggests legal action may ensue to block Aventon Sarasota, a 372-unit multifamily complex beneath its noise contour.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • February 19, 2021
Center could operate at 'minimal cost' to town

It's unclear what specifically a Town Center entails and how it will be financed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell and Anna Dearing |
  • October 28, 2009
Observer Reviews

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  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Sarasota: Homeless Havoc

City police say a mandated lapse in a city trespassing program is part of the reason for a rise in a rowdy downtown homeless population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2012
Bag-wearers to say, 'Bag meters'

Opponents of the city's parking meters will hold a rally Monday at Mattison's City Grille, then march to City Hall to voice concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 26, 2012
Village property owner's lawsuit back in Circuit Court

A U.S. District Court judge agrees that a Village property owner's latest lawsuit against the county hinges on issues that should be tried in Circuit Court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2012
Year in review: February 2012, 'Bag-wearer to say, 'Bag meters''

To demonstrate the gravity of their demand that the Sarasota City Commission bag all downtown parking meters, business owners and residents - with all types of bags over their heads - are planning a rally at 5 p.m. Monday at Mattison's City Grille in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 21, 2019
Beam Queen Bootcamp builds gymnasts' confidence in Lakewood Ranch

Beam Queens Bootcamp's elite coaching staff makes a stop at Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics to spread their knowledge and positivity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Matters of the heart

"Her," starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams, and "Leave No Trace," starring Thomasin McKenzie and Ben Foster, are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 8, 2016
Review: 'Josephine'

The world-premiere musical explores the ups and downs of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 8, 2016
Reworks of Art

Alfstad& Contemporary artists revisit their work from past exhibitions by creating collaborative, limited-edition prints.

  • Arts + Culture
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