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

  • By Madison Bierl |
  • October 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch writers come together to critique one another's work

The Novel and Screenplay Critique Group is led by Joe Rendace, who says feedback is important to create successful stories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 11, 2025
Retiring SPD captain gives tribute to his extended police family

Sarasota Police Department Capt. Demetri Konstantopoulos flips his retirement ceremony to credit his law enforcement family during his 28-year career.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota's Tsunami Sushi prepares to reopen under new name

With its new spot in the Rosemary District, Hanami Sushi Cocktails & Grill will fuse Japanese culture with Sarasota history.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • February 4, 2026
Siesta Key Chamber’s new leader takes the helm

Homegrown CEO Sarah Firstenberger brings fresh ideas and steady leadership to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
How the Sarasota Garden Club discovered Ringling's Secret Garden

The Sarasota Garden Club rediscovered Mable Ringling's pride and joy on the Cà d’Zan campus and now works regularly to maintain it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 2, 2026
Lakewood Ranch church wraps up $7.7 million expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch now worships in an artful 10,000-square-foot sanctuary.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 18, 2026
Freshmen talent takes center stage for Braden River High's softball team

The Pirates were off to a fast start with seven freshmen having an immediate impact.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 31, 2026
LRHS junior named president for Florida's Future Business Leaders of America

Gabriella Martinez Reyes will lead 11,000 members of Florida Future Business Leaders of America.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • April 22, 2026
Coquina Beach parking egress reintroduced as idea to fix congestion

While Longboat leaders propose changes to the number of exits at the 857-space lot, county leaders aren’t sold on the idea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't regret, remember

Binge Blog's top 10 films of the year — sort of.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • May 17, 2023
Scout & Molly’s new owners share their roots in fashion

When Scout & Molly’s former owner died last year, John Simon, Nikki Pelier Simon and their daughter Ashley Sanchez decided to carry on the legacy of this popular boutique.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2023
Tuttle Elementary teachers write children’s books

Science teacher Justine Holcomb and math teacher Eric LoStorto self-published children’s books to educate and inspire students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 14, 2020
Pandemic pals make isolation not-so lonely

Pet adoptions were as popular as sourdough during the pandemic's early days, but cats and dogs weren't just a passing fad.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Su Byron |
  • November 19, 2020
Art and About: Area art is back!

Things still might look a little different, but as we have learned, art will find a way. Here are selections to enjoy in the upcoming months.

  • LWR Life
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 23, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Namaste, by the book

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 24, 2022
City rejects The Players' plan to lease, manage Municipal Auditorium

Its theater plans at Lakewood Ranch terminated, The Players Centre for Performing Arts is still looking for a permanent home after city commissioners vote to consider more options.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2009
Defense presentation up next

Islandside Property Owners Coalition's attorney Robert Lincoln reveals some of the issues that he and his client, the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, have with the Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 2, 2009
Luis Garcia raises the roof at Circus Sarasota

Tent master Luis Garcia has been with Circus Sarasota from the start, and he's still on the top of his game.

  • Arts + Culture
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