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

  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 16, 2024
Case for a new performing arts center is clear

A reader writes that the success of "Hamilton" in Sarasota highlights the need for a new performing arts center.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2023
Benderson Park paddlers share Team USA journeys

The park will be represented by 10 athletes at the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch could use these niche sports

From fencing to chessboxing, these sports could find fans in the area if embraced.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 10, 2013
Young professional

In April, just four months after getting his driver's license, Francisco Serrano received a scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London. He learned to dance just three years ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part one

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Local youth makes thoughtful donation

Grayson Almeter is making a "cluck" for the homeless.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 5, 2014
Hot Flash: Babies and baggage

BT went on a search to find the perfect diaper bag for the chic mom.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Captured moments

Share pictures of your special holiday moments with the East County Observer by emailing them to [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Jane Webb books colorful reprint

Casa del Mar owner Jane Webb recently republished her children's book, 'Furry Friends.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Melbourne in Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14, at Eastern Florida State College. It was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in the program's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Soccer vs. Melbourne Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 7. The Lady Mustangs finished the season 24-1-1 and set new program records for most wins and shutouts in a season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 26, 2009
TOP STORY, March: 'A vote for change'

Newcomer Gene Jaleski wins the at-large Town Commission race by 198 votes, and a general-obligation bond amendment passes in a landslide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2016
USA Swimming flushed by local YMCA

Lakewood Ranch Blackfins forced to find a new competitive environment.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2024
Hyatt Regency redevelopment wins critical Planning Board adjustment

To accommodate its planned two towers with a single motorcourt access, Kolter Urban needs to move the access point eastward off Boulevard of the Arts for its redevelopment of the Hyatt Rregency site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 19, 2025
Residents, town compromise on alterations to Country Club Shores project

Country Club Shores residents and Longboat Key staff worked together to address concerns raised by the residents about the turn lane project's curbed medians.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Pension editorial off on one point; Sarasota Bay Watch thanks Garden Club; Tax bad stuff ... like meat and dairy; Mobile-home parks have weathered many storms

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 9, 2017
Pilates for guys: 'It's not baby stuff'

Start Pilates is with private sessions in a dedicated, specialized Pilates studio.

  • Health
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Beachplace Association to replace every door in the complex

The project will cost $2.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Cheesecake Factory coming to Mall at UTC; Two appointed to Manatee County Planning Commission

  • East County
  • News
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