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

  • By Joe Hendricks |
  • December 20, 2012
Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

Citizens express concerns about homeless gathering in Gillespie Park

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 25, 2017
Don’t give amazon a dime

Subsidizing Amazon is a slap in the face to businesses and taxpayers who have built their communities on their own.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • August 14, 2017
Random Acts Returns with 'Hold My Beer'

Director Kelly Woodland reflects on the rebirth of her theater company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2014
Our View

Revise the Van Wezel model

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Destined for dissolution?

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation should pull out The Bay Park Conservancy playbook. The foundation, city and county are not in alignment.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 20, 2025
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe pays tribute to Fats Waller with 'Big Sexy'

The musical revue showcases the talents of Leon S. Pitts II and Ariel Blue.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 15, 2025
GMD renaming would require homework from residents, businesses

Paperwork, addresses and bills will all need updates if Longboat Key changes the name of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 18, 2023
Get a great cocktail and a great deal at these area happy hours

Lakewood Ranch is filled with happy hours. Here are seven of the happiest.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2009
Letters to the editor

These letters express readers' opinions about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's expansion and renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • December 12, 2018
MeteorEYES is back in the groove of writing, performing and advocating

Sarasota electro-synth rock band MeteorEYES is making new music and inspiring others in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • June 4, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

Theater SRQ&A: Dylan Jones

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 17, 2021
OPINION: Attack on doctors’ oath

Vaccinating children is emblematic of the war on the Hippocratic oath: government vs. doctors.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 21-27

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • March 25, 2025
Azara Ballet uses dance to address screen addiction in its second season

Choreographed by company co-founder Martin Flowers, "7 Hours" uses cellphones as props.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 20, 2025
To find the best fishing holes, you have to ask the locals

With its many lakes, Lakewood Ranch offers prime fishing spots that invite anglers to cast a line amid serene surroundings, whether they're seeking a quiet escape or the thrill of reeling in the catch of the day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2025
Urbanite's 'No One is Forgotten' shines light on plight of hostages

Winter Miller’s play “No One is Forgotten" strips its story to the existential bone. While it's a work of fiction, the play is based on the stark reality of the hostage experience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 12-18

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2022
Siesta Key property sells for $4.88 million

A Siesta Key property on Venice Lane topped this week's sales at $4.88 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 18, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $5.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 1 and August 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 15, 2015
Bay Island home sells for $5.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 28 and October 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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