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

  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2010
Despite economy, church growth continues out east

Living Lord Lutheran Church completed recently its 3,500-square-foot expansion, while RiverLife Church is in the middle of the largest change in its 90-plus-year history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 3, 2010
Pension board stalemate ends

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy will retain his seat on the pension board after a Key resident voted for him to keep his seat for another two-year term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 10, 2010
Jaleski pushes technology

Commissioner Gene Jaleski envisions a system that all 9,500 single-family home and condominium owners on Longboat could use for phone and Internet services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
Circle embraces historic statue

APRIL FOOLS -- The city of Sarasota transported the 'Unconditional Surrender' statue from Sarasota's bayfront to its new home on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
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  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2010
Compassion steers second Tour de Ranch

This year's event will feature an auction of a poster autographed by seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner

False advertising 9:22 a.m. -- 4800 block of GMD. Soliciting. A man reported a woman trespassing at his condominium and placing fliers on car windows. Police called the number on the flyer, and the woman promised to leave the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch twins reminisce about life, softball

After 13 years together as teammates, seniors Rachel and Becca Slowik are playing their final season on the same field.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 2, 2010
New brewpub gets crafty with selections

After his deal to open a brewpub in St. Petersburg fell through a year ago, The Mad Crow Brewery co-owner Darren Fehring explored the area and fell in love with Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 29, 2010
City to revisit take-home policy

Since 2001, police officers have been able to take their patrol cars home with them if they adhere to strict rules, but commissioners want to explore whether the policy's costs outweigh its benefits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 15, 2010
Key trolley service questioned

The Manatee County Commission will make a decision later this week on its $285,000 portion of funding for the Longboat trolley route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2010
OUR VIEW: Get rid of a dumb law; vote 'yes'

The late Nobel economics laureate Milton Friedman once wrote in his famous book, "Free to Choose," that even though business executives espouse the virtues of free enterprise, when it comes to seeking favors from government, business interests are always the first in line.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 22, 2010
Key Trolley service to continue

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route until the end of the year, but wants a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
CDDs move forward with conservation plan

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 4 and 5 will begin removing exotic plants in wetland and conservation areas this month.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2010
Miracle League builds a dream

The non-profit organization celebrated the official launch of its new baseball facility for children with special needs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 12, 2010
Ranch couple dedicates new home to guide dogs

Chris and Lynn McNamee are opening their home in The Lake Club as a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 5, 2010
Sarasota postpones decision on Villages

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners continued the hearing for the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Cops Corner 05.06.10

The suspect reportedly came into the store and was walking around. The complainant stated he looked suspicious, and as he walked out he noticed a big bulge in his shirt.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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