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

  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 20, 2018
Voters head to the polls on school tax referendum

If approved, the referendum would continue a 1-mill property tax levy giving $56 million to the school district each year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 6, 2015
Mark Walsh: No vote on Islandside could bring more traffic

Ocean Properties’ Mark Walsh says voters should check ‘yes’ on their May 12 referendum ballots if they don’t want more traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 22, 2013
Attrition won't cover staff cuts

Manatee School Board leaders expect to cut 250 jobs districtwide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2014
Beach taxing-districts concerns arise

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale said the town's beach taxing districts 'have exposure moving forward that needs to be cleared up.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 24, 2024
Gold Star Memorial to be dedicated at Lakewood Ranch Library

Gardeners Out East will hold the dedication ceremony on May 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • October 21, 2024
Lazy Lobster celebrates 15 years on Longboat Key

Despite two hurricanes, The Lazy Lobster opens its doors hoping to bring comfort to Longboaters as it celebrates a milestone on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 21, 2021
Coast Guard planning to reinstall Longboat Pass navigational markers

U.S. Coast Guard plans to replace navigation markers removed during beach work dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • July 28, 2021
Delta variant rising in Manatee County as governor urges vaccinations

Manatee County health officer says children under 12 could spread COVID-19 to their classmates.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • August 4, 2021
Lakewood Ranch 12-year-old spends her summer drawing pets

Greenbrook 12-year-old enjoys the challenge of drawing people's pets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 6, 2023
Owen’s Fish Camp plans March opening in Lakewood Ranch

Supply shortages have delayed the opening of the Old Florida seafood restaurant, which will be an anchor of the Center Point development.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 16, 2022
Former Longboat mayor dives deep into Dylan's iconic album

Terry Gans will be appearing at a local author book fair on Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 24, 2010
East squads in starting blocks for new season

ODA opened its season Feb. 20, while Braden River and Lakewood will open their seasons tomorrow at the Bobcat Relays in North Port.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2012
Our View: Years of reckoning are here

This is the long-awaited public unveiling of how the Longboat Key Town Commission wants to address that frustrating, ever-festering problem of the town's $28 million unfunded employee-pension liabilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 28, 2011
Alley Cat

Beth Owen-Cipielewski has been bowling since she was a child, but a recent renewed focus on her game has earned her a spot in a major international competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 20, 2020
Through a lens: Sarasota during the pandemic

Photographer Cliff Roles captures the new abnormal from a safe distance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 29, 2020
Water conservation urged in Lakewood Ranch area as Phase 1 Water Shortage declared

Self quarantine due to the coronavirus provides time to check your home's water efficiency.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2019
A simple 'Hello' may save the day in Lakewood Ranch schools

Sandy Hook Promise, other initiatives help students feel more included at Lakewood Ranch schools

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 10, 2019
Dream comes true for local filmmaker with 'Mind the Gap' Sarasota premiere

The idea for filmmaker Ilana Marks' film came to her in her sleep.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2017
Injured Mustang gets moment of glory in Sarasota-Manatee All-Star Game

The moment was planned by players and coaches at halftime.

  • East County
  • Sports
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