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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 7, 2018
University Park residents hope to buy back control

Purchase plan requires approval of a "recreation district."

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway and Katie Johns |
  • February 8, 2018
Mote plans $130 million aquarium at Benderson Park

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium intends to relocate its aquarium facility from City Island to land near University Parkway and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 19, 2017
100 Years of Heart: Betty Schoenbaum joins the centenarian club

Renowned philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum reflects on her love of giving and shares her perspective after 100 years of life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 15, 2016
Madly Mozart: The Players presents 'Cosi'

'Cosi' explores a production of 'Cosi fan tutte' at a mental institution. It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • May 18, 2017
Street Fighters: Siesta residents spar over Beach Road closure

One man is responsible for igniting perhaps the most contentious issue on Siesta Key. But why, exactly, is Mike Cosentino so fired up about a 230-foot segment of Beach Road?

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 22, 2015
At the time of Christ’s birth

Our heritage, family values and principles depend on the continuous retelling of such important events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 23, 2015
At the time of Christ's birth

Our heritage, family values and principles depend on the continuous retelling of such important events.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 6, 2016
Events to Attend in 2016

Ring in the New Year with these top picks.

  • Black Tie
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 6, 2016
Fair and equitable

How to pay for underground utility lines in Longboat’s neighborhoods is a perplexing dilemma. But commissioners were right deciding to let the voters decide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 1, 2017
Charter Review candidates bring experience, new perspectives

Eight residents are vying for the committee slated to evaluate portions of Longboat Key’s charter.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 8, 2017
Sarasota Festival of French Music celebrates revolutionary legacy of French composers

The festival will feature 12 Sarasota organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Fredd Atkins

At-large candidate Fredd Atkins shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 26, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 27

A look at our favorite e

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2016
Polo in Lakewood Ranch could be ride of your life

Local restaurateur consumed by her love of polo.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • June 11, 2015
Q+A with Virginia Haley

Even though season is over, the tourism industry continues to have an impact on the local economy as it evolves into more of a year-round phenomenon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 5, 2015
Finding a Different View

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club and their friends on July 31 wrapped up a yearlong quest to capture 52 weeks worth of themed images.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 23

A look at our favorite events this week

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 10, 2015
City targets more active parks and recreation program

Starting with Five Points Park, the city is embracing a new parks philosophy. Constrained by budget limitations for years, how can staff create new recreation opportunities?

  • Sarasota
  • News
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