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

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 20, 2024
Performing Arts Center agreement deadline extended

The Sarasota City Commission grants request from the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation to extend the implementation agreement deadline for a new theater complex.

  • Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • September 23, 2025
Canal sediment may be reused for Sarasota Bay pipeline

The $9.2 million canal dredging project planned years from now could benefit another major infrastructure project and save the town of Longboat Key money.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 26, 2022
Selby Gardens tackles the art of floral photography

For decades, photography lagged behind other art forms in depicting the flower. But now it reigns supreme.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner |
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 15, 2023
Hip-hop meets high school in soccer team song

Rapper Ryanito teamed with Riverview High for the Sarasota Paradise's anthem.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 15, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: No walking back from this one

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 13, 2010
Fairgrounds swing to life

The 2010 Manatee County Fair will run Jan. 14 through Jan. 24. Musical highlights include performances by John Anderson, Jake Owen, The Bellamy Brothers and Gloriana, among others.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 22, 2010
Candidates talk accountability, responsibility

A mother and grandmother compete for the School Board District 5 seat on platforms of communication, fiscal responsibility and better student training.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: HT editor responds to column

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 3, 2017
New Riverview coach makes most of quick turnaround

Smithers took over for Todd Johnson in June.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Bradford Saivetz |
  • May 28, 2014
My View

Beach costs not fairly apportioned

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 7, 2025
Frank Folsom Smith

Frank Folsom Smith was an influential member of the Sarasota School of Architecture and the lead architect for Sarasota’s landmark Plymouth Harbor retirement community.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2024
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance thrives as it turns 20

As the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance readies to shed itself of its teenage years, a leader with a steady hand helps guide the organization on some big goals and aspirations.

  • East County
  • Business
  • In Memoriam |
  • December 8, 2025
Kirt F. Bopp

Kirt F. Bopp, 75, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in an accident while cleaning his windows at home—a task so characteristic of the care and pride he took in everything he touched.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
Our View | Jeb Bush: true conservative

Is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush too moderate for the Republican Party? That is all the talk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Bullies on the block - lawsuits

Too many lawyers curdle the culture and frighten the populace

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Devin Mignery

The Cardinal Mooney High quarterback is primed for a big 2024 season.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 18, 2024
Resident declines appeal of Battie defamation lawsuit ruling

Kelly Franklin informed her attorney of her decision to not appeal a court ruling favoring Sarasota City Commissioner Kyle Battie in her defamation suit.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Our View

The birth of Christ in context.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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