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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 17, 2026
Want to take a water taxi across Sarasota Bay? You might be waiting awhile.

Design for water transit across Sarasota Bay has reached the 30% stage as dock site selection at Bayfront and Ken Thompson parks defines terminal locations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
OUR VIEW: Kissing off the kiss

Four months ago, the Sarasota City Commission voted to create a 10-year home for the Unconditional Surrender sculpture on Sarasota's bayfront, contingent on satisfying a list of measures that appeared solvable, albeit more difficult than necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
HISTORIC REVIVAL

SemCon 2010 brings together community visionaries to discuss ideas for downtown improvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander |
  • August 8, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 2 Recap

The second episode of MTV's 'Siesta Key' was full of love-triangle drama, girl fighting and some lewd sexual comments.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 29, 2022
Sarasota landmarks to connect to the city's history

From native peoples that inhabited Sarasota 5,000 years ago to the establishment of modern communities, the Sarasota area is rich in history that reveals surprising ties to the events of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 4, 2025
FST's 'The Heart Sellers' talks turkey about Asian immigrant experience

The recipe for Lloyd Suh's tale of unlikely friendship may sound heavy, but it's leavened with humor.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for June 26-July 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 17-23

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for July 10-16

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 2, 2026
Sarasota resident prepares to turn 105

Sylvia Waller, a resident of The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, approaches her 105th birthday, which she will celebrate with four generations of family members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 17, 2012
Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million

The Colony Association is expected to appeal a pending order that could keep the Colony case in litigation for up to two more years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 13, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: A pyrotechnic preview

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 7, 2018
Daniel Kelly speaks his mind on latest Urbanite show 'Incognito'

The director of the Urbanite Theatre's “Incognito” shares his thoughts on the mind-bending production.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • September 10, 2025
ODA football captain raises $5,400 to benefit local storm recovery

Dylan Walker draws up the strategy for a fundraiser at a rivalry game in Lakewood Ranch to donate to Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 29, 2026
Erosion on Gulfside Road prevalent even before seawalls

Seawalls, the solution to constant erosion on a portion of Longboat Key, exacerbate the problem the town hopes to solve with a groin field, but are not the sole cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • October 25, 2022
The best things to do in Sarasota for Oct. 27 to Nov. 3

The opera season makes its long-awaited return, and Sarasota will also play host to several concerts, comedy performances and art shows in the week to come.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 13, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 14

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Venice.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Otus |
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2023
In memoriam: Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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