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

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

By Brendan Lavell |
January 6, 2021

New commissioners seek to change priorities in Manatee County

Four recently elected Manatee County commissioners bring "new vision"

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
January 20, 2021

Scouts prepared to meet in person in east Bradenton

Lakewood Ranch-area Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops aren't letting the pandemic keep them from achieving their goals.

East County
News

By David Conway |
October 15, 2020

Sarasota Police Department to implement body camera program

The city of Sarasota is investing $3.66 million to outfit the Sarasota Police Department's patrol division with body cameras.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
September 16, 2021

City leaders, downtown property owners at odds over trolley funding

The City Commission is set to overrule the Downtown Improvement District’s proposed budget for the first time ever, a source of alarm among the self-taxing group.

Sarasota
News

By David Conway |
October 22, 2021

Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

By Emily Walsh |
August 24, 2021

Traffic circle shift show can only get better, right?

A Longboater’s weeklong diary detailing the new traffic pattern at Gulfstream and US 41.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Ryan Kohn |
March 20, 2023

Former Mustangs coach thrives at IMG Academy

University Park's Jeremy Schiller led the Ascenders' varsity team to an 18-9 record in 2022-2023.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
February 7, 2023

'The Three Musketeers' brings swordplay and silliness to the stage

"The Three Musketeers" combines rapier wit with actual rapiers. This hilarious Asolo Rep production is still a gripping adventure.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Liz Ramos |
February 9, 2023

Public's feedback sought on hiring of next Manatee district superintendent

The School Board of Manatee County is looking for input on what qualities and characteristics the community wants to see in the next leader of the district.

East County
News

By Marty Fugate |
February 10, 2022

Bishop exhibit offers a lost (and found) world

“Dino” Don’s DinoVenture brings long-lost dinosaurs to realistic life at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

Arts + Culture

By Ryan Kohn |
March 2, 2022

Prose and Kohn: Lakewood Ranch High softball appears poised for another title run

Lakewood Ranch returns eight of nine hitters from its state championship softball lineup.

East County
Sports

By Marty Fugate |
March 3, 2022

Molière for a new generation

'The Learned Ladies' offers a crash course in comedy in The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training’s latest production.

Arts + Entertainment
Reviews

By Ryan Kohn |
March 13, 2022

Athletes show perseverance during cold Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon

Sarasota-Bradenton Triathlon contested during cold conditions at Nathan Benderson Park.

East County
Sports

By Ryan Kohn |
July 13, 2022

Prose and Kohn: 2022 Orioles change columnist from baseball agnostic to diehard

Ryan Kohn's baseball fandom died in 2016. The Baltimore Orioles, on an eight-game winning streak, have brought it back from the dead.

Sarasota
Sports

By Observer Staff |
July 22, 2022

Vertical oyster gardens improve local ecosystems and water quality, expert says

The ecosystem-improvement plan makes use of discarded oyster shells and unused space below docks.

Longboat Key
News

By Ian Swaby |
July 25, 2022

Land use change proposal moves forward for Lena Road property

The Manatee County Commission will decide whether to change the land use designation on its controversial East County parcel for resale.

East County
News

By Liz Ramos |
June 22, 2022

Manatee School District implements new project to improve school climate

Thirty-three percent of students surveyed say the actions of fellow students hurt their performance, so the school district hopes Project Spark leads to better learning environment.