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

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 10, 2018
Tri-County Championships provide local swimmers with feedback

Lakewood Ranch swimmer Sebastian Aguirre and Braden River swimmer Kate Walker are on different paths as the Tri-County Championships give way to the FHSAA state series.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals

Lakewood Ranch High's boys basketball team heads to the state semifinals against Fleming Island High.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 17, 2018
Pickleball problems: Longboat residents unsure about usage rules

What residents have said they interpret as conflicting signage has caused confusion about who can play when at the well-used Bayfront Park pickleball court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 4, 2016
Making the transition

After spending the summer playing beach volleyball, a pair of Cardinal Mooney standouts returned to the indoor court Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Butler |
  • September 19, 2017
A conversation with Alaina Ray

Outgoing planning director talks about challenges, opportunities for Longboat's future

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 4, 2017
Time to get fit

Exercise plays key role in maintaining strength, balance and mobility.

  • Health
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
A conversation with Susan Phillips

The assistant to the town manager and president of the Longboat Key Garden Club shares her thoughts on involvement around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Your morning joe could be your new BFF

Despite many myths surrounding coffee, research shows it is a most beneficial beverage for your health.

  • Health
  • A time to celebrate |
  • June 22, 2016
Just Married: Kelly and Michael

Kelly Martella and Michael Calamaras were married Feb. 27

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • April 18, 2018
The give and take of care giving

Life life lessons for giving, and receiving, care when you're unable to function as normal.

  • Health
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 22, 2018
'Madeline's Madeline' invites you to be a part of the performance

The film, co-written and directed by Josephine Decker, examines the ethics and means of storytelling.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Atwell, Chapman say goodbye to commission

Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman reflect on their time as city commissioners — and discuss their diverging plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 2, 2017
Lakewood Ranch graduate’s life in minor leagues takes unexpected turn

He was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization to the Philadelphia Phillies organization on July 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 22, 2015
Flowers Face to Face

Photographer David Leaser captures the microscopic beauty of nature at the Selby Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 30, 2015
Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

Sarasota: Top 5 Teams of 2015

  • Sarasota
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