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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 5, 2014
ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • January 31, 2013
For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

For better or worse: city commissioners-elect weigh in on "sound"

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 2, 2012
Country Club home tops week's sales at $785,000

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Walter and Lisa Stone, Sarasota, sold their home at 13615 Blythefield Terrace to Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld, Bradenton, for $785,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 13, 2009
Obituary: Herman Munitz

Herman Munitz, 96, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2009
Teens hit the water for competition

Participants in the Brothers and Sisters summer teen program spent the day conquering the water Friday, July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 8, 2010
Obituary: Albert Green

Albert Green, 84, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 23, 2010
Obituary: Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer

Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer, 62, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Douglas Leo Schmidt

Douglas Leo Schmidt, 54, was a Sarasota Realtor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Day of Hope

More than a hundred volunteers donated their time at Church of the Redeemer Saturday, July 28, as part of the Hope Kids Community Day of Hope. Doctors, dentists, photographers and others offered free services to local homeless and at-risk children to prepare them for the start of the new school year. Children received free checkups, eye, ear and dental exams, breakfast, haircuts, school supplies and a family portrait as part of the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Obituary: Rita June Greenberg

Rita June Greenberg, of Long Island, N.Y., formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 6. She was 83.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Clara S. Franks

Clara S. Franks, of Longboat Key and formerly of Bradenton and Irvington, N.J., died June 2. She was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Obituary: Leonard Kunkin

Leonard Kunkin, of Longboat Key and formerly of Philadelphia, died Jan. 30. He was 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers

JFCS celebrated Caregiver Month, Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus. The luncheon, which also included a large cake to serve the over 70 guests, honored the caregivers who participate in the different JFCS Caregiver programs. Kathleen Houseweart, Coordinator of SMH Memory Clinic and Manager of Geriatric Services, also gave a presentation to those who attended the luncheon about understanding and managing the stress that caregivers deal with on a daily basis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 29, 2011
OBITUARY: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Hermine Silver

Hermine Silver, of Longboat Key and formerly of Franklin, Mich., died Oct. 7. She was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

The Knights of Columbus made sausage links, hash, blueberry and regular pancakes on Sunday, Dec. 2 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church for parish members. In addition to the pancakes the knights served juice, coffee, and donuts like they do every Sunday. The sweet smell of pancakes and syrup lured over 150 parish members to the breakfast after the church services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2013
Obituary: Rebecca 'Becky' Joy Northington

Becky Joy Northington, 71, of Germantown, Tenn., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 3, 2013
Louies Modern and The Francis open to public

Libby's owners open the new Palm Avenue restaurant and banquet hall tonight

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

  • Arts + Culture
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