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

  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 19, 2025
Easter eggs and animals feature in Siesta Key's Easter Egg Hunt

The annual event, held by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on the grounds of Siesta Key Chapel, involved different community organizations.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 11, 2024
Sarasota mechanic helps YouTuber test Tesla's bulletproofing

Mike Masse modifies vehicles in order to test what-if scenarios.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • June 30, 2025
Go Ahead and Do It: Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens started as a wild idea back in the 1930s, when a local newspaperman turned 10 acres of untamed land into what would become one of Florida’s most beloved places!

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  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 18, 2024
Climate Adaption Center honors five nominees with Beacon Awards

The organization spotlighted the efforts of individuals in the community for their work in addressing climate change issues.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 7, 2024
Longboat Key Tennis Center celebrates 25th anniversary

The party was filled with cake, lifelong friends and an exhibition match between tennis pros.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 22, 2025
Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrates Rosh Hashanah

The school went outdoors, to Phillippi Estate Park, to celebrate the holiday, which celebrates the beginning of the Jewish New Year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 6, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 10, 2024
The art of fly casting: Lessons from a local guide

A Longboat Observer reporter spends an afternoon learning fly casting from local fisherman and resident Rusty Chinnis.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 27, 2025
Sea turtles have a successful season

Sea turtles love our area as much as people do — but they need a little help from their human friends.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key's new fire station officially opens next week

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key held a grand opening ceremony for Fire Station 92.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 28, 2016
Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

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  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 20, 2015
It takes heart to eat giblets

Should the naturally gnarly innards of a gobbler feed a gigantic gala at the Thanksgiving table?

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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 12, 2026
University Park's Art in the Park to showcase 50 local artists

The annual event enters its 26th year and gives professional and amateur artists a chance to showcase their work.

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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 30, 2023
FST's 'Babel' reveals the pitfalls of building a better baby

Everyone wants a perfect baby. Genetic perfection is the only choice left in the dystopian future of "Babel" at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2026
Cracking a whip has been a snap for Myakka teenager

Sydney McCullough displays the art at Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions.

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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 21, 2023
Lakewood Ranch sprint car driver earns spots in Tony Stewart's circuit

Conner Morrell will race in two high-level series in 2023, including Kyle Larson's High Limit series.

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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 7, 2015
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities lives mission through new project

The organization nears fundraising goal for $1.1 million vocational center.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2013
Commissioners debate future tax increases

The Commission discussed whether or not to raise the maximum millage rate July 1, to prepare Key residents for tax increases in future years.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 1, 2025
TBI president recounts how her childhood influenced her position

After it was there for her in a time of need, Lois Barson hopes to revitalize the membership at the Temple and guide it through the aftermath of the hurricanes.

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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • May 1, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 2

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.

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