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

  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • April 29, 2025
LRHS golfer wins in American Junior Golf Association debut

Emily Storm is breaking through in her golf game at the right time.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 11, 2025
'Good Night, Oscar' captures a tortured celebrity caught in a harsh spotlight

Asolo Rep's gripping production takes audiences back to Oscar Levant's soul-baring appearance on Jack Paar's talk show.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke Jolly |
  • February 25, 2024
Express yourself with the best espresso martinis in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

These caffeine-fueled cocktails give you the perfect juxtaposition of jolt and joy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 21, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball rebounds from early-season defeats

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars, who have gone to three straight Final Fours, are 5-4 in their first nine games as of Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Dylan Campbell |
  • November 25, 2024
Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball looking to rebound to past glory

New Lakewood Ranch High basketball Head Coach George Holub aims to bring stability to the program.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 25, 2025
Soccer players sacrifice high school experiences to chase dreams

Lakewood Ranch's Charlie Hosier and Drew Pintacuda gave up the typical high school life for MLS Next.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 20, 2025
Veterinarian lands honor of working at Nate's in Lakewood Ranch

Dr. Sharon Pindar will be the first on-staff vet at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 29, 2023
Cardinal Mooney, Booker football teams claw way to state semifinals

With wins Friday night, the Cougars and Tornadoes will find themselves in their respective state championship games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 21, 2023
Rams football proves it can win multiple ways

A week after winning a 52-42 shootout with Palmetto High, Riverview High shut down Cardinal Mooney High 35-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 21, 2023
The grass is greener after $5M renovation at Waterlefe Golf & River Club

The Bradenton upscale community is improving the golf course and expanding its clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 4, 2023
Why they voted the way they did

We contacted Florida’s two U.S. senators and three Florida House members from Florida’s west coast to ask why they voted the way they did on the continuing resolution that prevented a government shutdown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch High boys cross-country team makes positive strides

Lakewood Ranch High has a shot at its first team state meet appearance since 2016.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 26, 2023
Sarasota High football wants to build on first win under new coach

The Sailors are 1-7 after a 25-6 win over Southeast High on Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 20, 2023
New head coach sparks hope for LRHS boys basketball turnaround

Jake Baer comes to the Lakewood Ranch High Mustangs from Durant High, where he went 26-26 over two seasons.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • June 18, 2025
Former Braden River player inks 2-year deal with Falcons

Falcons center Ryan Neuzil has earned job security with his excellent play.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 17, 2025
Juneteenth celebration brings together entrepreneurs

The sixth annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way street fair celebrated some of Newton's best food and craft pop-ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 1, 2025
This sneaker drive fits the Lake Club Women's Giving Circle

The fundraising group has a goal of donating 400 pairs of sneakers to foster kids through The Twig.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 19, 2024
Sarasota football star Brian Battie injured, brother killed in shooting

The brothers were shot at Tallywood Centre Plaza in the early hours of May 18. Their connections to the Sarasota community run deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 6, 2025
Manatee County moves forward with Mixon Fruit Farms purchase

The property will be purchased for $13.5 million and be developed into a living museum, a library and other public uses.

  • East County
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