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

  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • November 20, 2018
Familiar Faces: Michelle Kapreilian

Michelle Kapreilian never thought her journey would take her into nonprofit, but she has never felt more at home.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
No good deed goes unpunished

What kind of thanks do you get for investing $600 million and boosting the values of Longboat Key? The same old Longboat thanks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 24, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory instructor makes student actors into shapeshifters

Eliza Ladd of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's shape-shifting students demonstrate their mastery of movement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 30, 2019
Public park, public funding

It's exciting to envision a $100 million park on Sarasota Bay. But then there's the issue of money. From where will it come? Now, the hard part has begun — figuring which taxpayers will pay.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 10, 2019
Former Lakewood Ranch basketball star reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience

Former Lakewood Ranch girls basketball star LaDazhia Williams reflects on her NCAA Tournament experience.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 5, 2017
Holidays on the Ranch will melt your hear

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 18, 2017
St. Armands makes its case for public restrooms

The project could cost more than $200,000, but stakeholders say it’s a priority for the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • April 19, 2018
Residents share feedback on bayfront plans

Public input on three concepts for redeveloping the bayfront will help create a singular vision for a vast swath of waterfront land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • October 31, 2017
Pay to park works for other beaches

County commissioners, weighing the future of parking on Siesta Key, hear how paid systems work and can succeed.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 20, 2017
City approves controversial Lido pavilion lease deal

Despite opposition from Lido Key residents, the city approved a plan for the Lido Beach pool and pavilion that includes the operation of a restaurant and Tiki bar.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2017
You, too, can negotiate DDI in Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 3, 2016
If you build it, they will come

Independent Jones is building a grassroots movement to pave the way for a dedicated music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 15, 2017
Longboat, Sarasota at odds over Fruitville Road

The city’s lane-reduction proposal conflicts with barrier island’s ideas on smooth evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 9, 2015
Lift Station 87 hits more delays

Sarasota city commissioners delayed moving ahead with the $32 million plans for a new wastewater facility to replace Lift Station 7 Monday, citing legal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 5, 2015
Siesta Key Village Association considers canceling Siesta Fiesta

After 37 years on the Siesta Key, the Siesta Fiesta arts and crafts festival could be canceled next year due to negative feedback from local businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 14, 2015
Rosemary stakeholders search for solutions

As issues stemming from a growing homeless population have worsened, people in the Rosemary District are addressing the problems themselves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 2, 2014
The Gift of Gospel

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings back 'Black Nativity' for the holiday season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • December 16, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Sarasota Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements with groups such as Mote and Save Our Seabirds. Many of the leases are $10 a year or less.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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