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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • May 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Karin Gustafson announces retirement; Carpenter opens studio on North Palm; John McKibbon honored with hospitality award; Tina Mroczkowski admitted to Florida Bar

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Donna Hayes |
  • June 13, 2012
My View: Addressing the Manatee County budget

Manatee County businesses have been blessed with a terrific 2012 tourist season experiencing a 13% increase in economic impact to the county during the first quarter of the year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 22, 2012
Residents seek voice in Arts Center future

The Arts Center has a plan that could bring in a larger audience. But some Village residents feel ignored in their own backyards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • February 14, 2012
Reflex, Reveal, Restore

Reflex, Reveal, Restore

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 23, 2011
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications

By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 3, 2011
Village merchants interested in electric-vehicle charging stations

The president of the Siesta Key Village Association proposed the Village install a charging station for electric vehicles.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • November 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

The 11/11/11 phenomenon; Over the moon; And there's more; Lest we forget - it's also Veterans Day; Tidbits; It's a wrap

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2010
Construction projects hit the Key

Two Florida Department of Transportation construction projects on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle began this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 20, 2011
The Big Deal

Organizers hope their new 72,000-square-foot facility will make it easier for businesses that want to relocate to or expand in the Manatee-Sarasota area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 19, 2011
The Big DEAL

Organizers hope their new 72,000-square-foot facility will make it easier for businesses looking to relocate to or expand in the Manatee-Sarasota area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
Town attorney talks pending litigation

Longboat Key Town Attorney David Persson recently provided commissioners with an update on the town's pending litigation. The following chart features updates about ongoing cases - and what they're costing the town for the current fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Our View: A grand parking solution

Most rational people agree that parking is not free. Whether it is downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle or Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 29, 2010
Osprey trop-rocker releases his ninth album

James 'Sunny Jim' White has worked as a musician for more than three decades. The easygoing singer/songwriter shares the simple secrets to his success.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 23, 2010
Running programs take off for half marathon

Signing up for a training program prior to running your first long-distance race can put you one step ahead of the game.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 8 Two-timer 10:28 a.m. - 2000 block of Main Street. General Suspicion. A man asked an attorney to amend his marriage license that was signed in 2006, so it showed their wedding had just occurred. Getting suspicious, the attorney looked a little further into the matter. The man divorced his first wife last July - four years after he married his second wife. The attorney reported the man to police, because he believed he might have committed a crime.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 7, 2010
A Q&A with Jose Manuel Carreo

Ballet dancer Jose Manuel Carreño talks about his friendship with retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren, the value of stage training and the launch of his new Sarasota dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
Scene & Heard

Future opera stars wanted; Key Chorale casting seasoned singers; Golden Apple submits nonprofit application; Players Theatre names festival winner

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 24, 2011
Scene & Heard

Future opera stars wanted; Key Chorale casting seasoned singers; Golden Apple submits nonprofit application; Players Theatre names festival winner

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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