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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 16, 2023
Local colleges combat Florida's nursing shortage

Nurses are a critical part of our health care system. But studies show there will be a significant shortage of nurses in Florida by 2035. Here’s how some regional schools are addressing it.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 15, 2022
Lakewood Ranch rowers compete against nation's best at Youth Championships

Three Lakewood Ranch rowers were among the 3,500 competitors at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 2, 2021
Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

Microforest planned for Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 12, 2022
Lakewood Ranch businesswoman takes on challenge with first lesson at Sarasota Polo Club

Instructor says Lakewood Ranch's Karen Medford aces her first polo lesson.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • November 11, 2022
At Home With: Carolyn Michel and Howard Millman

Their home on St. Armands has long served as centerstage for important fundraisers and social gatherings for artists, performers and the town’s social set.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2025
Myakka animal sanctuary lands important grant

The Bishop-Parker Foundation has gifted Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary $50,000 to complete hurricane damage repairs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 31-Aug. 6

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 26, 2020
Longboat Key author builds home anew in novel

Peggy Lammers returns to small town Iowa with debut novel 'Onansburg, Iowa."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • February 5, 2020
Rosemary Square mural illustrate, exemplify district's artistic character

5-panel group like a 'welcome' sign and an open invitation for selfies

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 25, 2017
Violins of Hope: A Voice for the Voiceless

Amnon Weinstein and the 'Violins of Hope' break the silence of the Holocaust.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 29, 2016
Sarasota YMCA members reflect on downtown closing

Downtown Sarasota will lose a fitness center when the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA closes in October, but many members will also lose a sense of community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 4, 2025
Braden River Soccer Club is building shade structure at Lakewood Ranch Park

Manatee County is helping with the project, which will provide multiple upgrades.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 8, 2025
Manatee County hit hard by governor's appropriation vetoes

Gov. Ron DeSantis' vetoes total $1.35 billion across the state, including $576 million in line-item vetoes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2024
Siesta businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton as they recover from Helene

Just two weeks after the previous devastating storm surge, business owners braced for a hurricane impact once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 24, 2010
Smooth shutterbug

On the eve of the 30th Sarasota Jazz Festival, longtime jazz photographer Jean Germain shares the stories behind her pictures.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 21, 2012
Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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 Katie Johns |
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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