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

  • By David Conway |
  • July 2, 2015
Volunteer stewards protect Lido black skimmer colony

As a colony of black skimmers settles into a new home on Lido Beach, a group of volunteers is ensuring beachgoers don’t interfere with the birds’ nesting season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2015
Rising to the Top

Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics’ Derrian Gobourne is one of the top Level 10 gymnasts in the nation.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 15, 2015
Plymouth Harbor resident and her siblings honor parents

Plymouth Harbor resident Carol Siegler and her siblings, Jeffrey Shapiro and Dorothy Tanebaum, seek to preserve their parents’ story through writing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • February 22, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission candidate profile: Gene Jaleski, At-Large seat

Candidate Gene Jaleski outlines his priorities and preferences in a Q & A with the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Berkley Mason |
  • March 8, 2017
Instructor is man of wonder

Teacher allows his students to be more independent.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • October 17, 2016
Born to Sing; The Ditchfield Family Singers

For the Ditchfied Family Singers, love of music is a family affair

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 2, 2016
Tennis tournament challenges players to adjust to clay

Prestige of Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic grows as tourney slides into seventh season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 30, 2016
Music Matinees spotlight world-class local talent

Avis and Aaron Romm discuss their upcoming Sarasota Concert Association performance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Saddened Pirate softball players honor "Meme"

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 5, 2016
Making mom feel special

Students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and St. Boniface Preschool sit down and talk about their plans for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
Our next president?

What a sad commentary that a man who espouses a government that confiscates your life and your property is gaining traction.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 14, 2015
Braden River High School receives Chick-fil-A cow

Have you met the school's new student?

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 2, 2015
Former pro racer Michael Corbino Jr., 27, dies in crash

Corbino, 27, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29 after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a tree while traveling northbound on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Ellenton pairs skaters deserve their historic moment

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 25, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • March 20, 2015
The Sandbar Waterfront Restaurant: More than meets the eye

The Sandbar Waterfront Restaurant: More than meets the eye

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 13, 2015
Theater Review: 'Chicken Shop'

“Chicken Shop”rattles cages at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

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