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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: April Fools' Day 2011

Readers respond to April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 16, 2011
A home in Bay Isles sells for $1.8 million

The transaction was the largest of the 14 sales recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Feb. 28 and March 4 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses and the sole sale to exceed $1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 10, 2011
Ranch Rejuvenation

With four new major retail stores soon to open in the Palmer Ranch area and the search on for a fifth, the south Sarasota community is seeing a surge in business revitalization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 22, 2012
White prepares lean school budget

A $1.6 million shortfall is expected for the Sarasota County School District. Reserves and some controversial cuts will be needed to soften the blow again.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Hearing loops are 'music to one's ears' for opera-lover

Sarasota Opera Guild member and founding member of the National Hearing Loss Association Barbara Chertok can't wait to reclaim her usual spot: row D at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • October 15, 2012
Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edmund Adams |
  • February 6, 2013
My View: What country does the president love?

Obama administration ignores the rule of law in the U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 14, 2013
All eyes on Siesta Isles

Siesta Isles may not be the most exciting beat. But, volunteers say the constant presence of neighborhood watch discourages crime.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 27, 2013
Cowboy Trail, Cowgirl Ride

East County residents Stephanie and Cassie Lloyd have made a family tradition of traveling the Florida Cracker Trail each year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 20, 2020
Play On

After going virtual during the pandemic, MVP Sports seeks out new — and safe — opportunities to get people engaging in activities in-person again.

  • LWR Life
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Edward Alley |
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 26, 2019
A special Thanksgiving for two Lakewood Ranch seamstresses who work at BSwanky

Two Lakewood Ranch seamstresses are grateful for their jobs at BSwanky as Thanksgiving approaches

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • August 16, 2018
At the Players Centre, the Show Must Go On

With a new buyer for its Sarasota theater, The Players is one step closer to taking its leap into Lakewood Ranch.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • January 16, 2019
Familiar Faces: Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy

The couple builds their passion for helping foster children.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 13, 2018
Revised plot for The Players' move to Lakewood Ranch

Board chair talks about updated plans for Waterside Place.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 17, 2019
Are big changes in store for mid-Main Street?

Two key parcels could help revitalize a quieter part of downtown.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 15, 2016
Chickens on Rye

Love of chickens helps local couple discover another way to scratch out a living.

  • East County
  • News
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