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

  • By Nick Reichert |
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2023
Benderson Park paddlers share Team USA journeys

The park will be represented by 10 athletes at the 2023 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Thailand.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 7, 2023
Lakewood Ranch could use these niche sports

From fencing to chessboxing, these sports could find fans in the area if embraced.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 10, 2013
Young professional

In April, just four months after getting his driver's license, Francisco Serrano received a scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London. He learned to dance just three years ago.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part one

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2013
Local youth makes thoughtful donation

Grayson Almeter is making a "cluck" for the homeless.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • August 5, 2014
Hot Flash: Babies and baggage

BT went on a search to find the perfect diaper bag for the chic mom.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2013
Captured moments

Share pictures of your special holiday moments with the East County Observer by emailing them to [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Jane Webb books colorful reprint

Casa del Mar owner Jane Webb recently republished her children's book, 'Furry Friends.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Melbourne in Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A Final Four Feb. 14, at Eastern Florida State College. It was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in the program's history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Soccer vs. Melbourne Class 4A Final Four

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Melbourne in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 7. The Lady Mustangs finished the season 24-1-1 and set new program records for most wins and shutouts in a season.

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  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 30, 2019
Beachplace Association to replace every door in the complex

The project will cost $2.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Cheesecake Factory coming to Mall at UTC; Two appointed to Manatee County Planning Commission

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 28, 2022
Manatee officials ask residents to shelter in place as Hurricane Ian arrives

More than 2,500 Manatee County residents have checked into the area's shelters.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 28, 2012
Willowbrook Association settles with builder

Willowbrook, KB Home reached an agreement that was announced Monday by the homebuilder.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 3, 2011
Sexual battery reported on Longboat Key

A man renting a room in a Country Club Shores home performed a sexual act on his daughter May 13.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 23, 2020
COVID can't halt run for funds

Lakewood Ranch resident to run virtual race to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 24, 2020
County, Mote to execute lease agreement for aquarium site

The County Commission voted unanimously to advance a land-use deal with Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium for property in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County deputy superintendent on aministrative leave

Ron Ciranna, the deputy superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.

  • East County
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