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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Jack Nelson |
  • November 4, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Parker Nippert

Breaking the Riverview single-season passing record, the senior quarterback led the Rams to an 8-1-1 regular season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • November 27, 2025
How Safe Children Coalition Helps Families Reimagine The Future

On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, and every day of the year, you can help SCC continue reimagining the future for children and families right here at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 15, 2025
Lakewood Ranch community rallies to support seniors with shoebox event

Community Holiday Shoebox Collection Drive heads toward another record year in donations.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Aug. 22-28

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • February 17, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mateu Dalmau

Amid Cardinal Mooney baseball's fiery start, the senior has produced at the plate.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 13, 2026
Seasoned sailors take advantage of smooth seas at Sarasota Bay Cup Regatta

Teams raced under sunny skies and light winds as they vied for the top spot in Bird Key Yacht Club's 2026 sailing competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • March 29, 2026
Town reiterates stance against fixed-span bridge

About two years after Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier sent a letter to FDOT advocating against a fixed-span bridge, newly picked Mayor Debra Williams has done the same.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 15, 2026
Kids showcase agricultural skills amid carnival fun at Sarasota County Fair

Community members managed to enjoy some rides and roller coasters, while students from local groups showcased their hard work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 1, 2026
Teams prepare for April 11 Walk to Defeat ALS

Last year, the annual walk raised $92,318 in support of resources and research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 12, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's response to Hurricane Debby flooding was immediate

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 3, 2023
A guide to get your Sarasota fishing adventures started

As the saying goes, a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. Or, as outdoorsman and angler Fennel Hudson puts it: “Having a fishing rod in your hand is merely an excuse to explore out-of-sight depths and reveal mysteries that previously only existed in dreams.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 1, 2009
Colony defaults on property taxes

Two companies purchased tax certificates for four parcels of land and six condo units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort in a June 1 online auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 1, 2023
East County Observer thrives at 25 in the Lakewood Ranch area

The local newspaper, which celebrates a quarter century on Nov. 3 at Music on Main, has grown up with its readers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • May 18, 2022
Founder of Art & Soul believes dance can be transformative for people of all ages

Alana Turner harnesses the power of dance to change lives.

  • LWR Life
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • June 14, 2021
EDC seeks incentives to help pave way for new industry

Economic Development Corporation leaders say the county needs to change its zoning policies and offer incentives to competitively attract manufacturers to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: We're just resting

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2021
Commissioners appoint residents to Charter Review Committee

For the first time in a decade, an advisory board will assemble to discuss potential changes to the city’s most significant governing document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 24, 2020
Longboat market climbs, but concerns remain over aging stock

Data from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee shows Longboat Key has about 17.7% less inventory compared to 2019.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 7, 2020
Temples prepare for Hanukkah during COVID-19

Socially distanced and virtual events compose Hanukkah events this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 10, 2020
Hotel workshop draws complaints over density, traffic

Gary Kompothecras is proposing a 120-bed hotel and a five story garage along Old Stickney Point Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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