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

  • By David Conway |
  • September 13, 2018
Building the bayfront: Officials plot master plan implementation

The city has a grand design for revitalizing the bayfront. It will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. How, exactly, will the vision become reality?

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2021
This Week in Sarasota: Dec. 2 to Dec. 8

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 10, 2024
Former Manatee County Planning Commission member seeks state office

Bill Conerly served 12 years on the Planning Commission and is now campaigning to represent District 72 in the Florida House.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 14, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's No. 1 ambassador dies at 90

Don O'Leary was a pillar of the community who advocated for more fire stations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 31, 2024
Looking ahead to the top Sarasota County news in 2025

New county buildings, mall redevelopment planning and Siesta Key hotel battles are all in store for the coming year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2024
Don’t let Florida become California

Increasing the supply of affordable housing takes a few common-sense steps. But local politicians are the big obstacle. They don’t have the will or courage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 5, 2025
St. Regis offers natural oasis in central Longboat Key

The lagoon at St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is home to more than 3,000 Floridian marine animals, which survived recent hurricanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2025
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Feb. 20-26

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • 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 Marty Fugate |
  • July 9, 2025
Asolo Rep's 'A Year With Frog and Toad' explores the seasons of friendship

Scott Keys is directing the Asolo Repertory Theatre production of Robert and Willie Reale's heartwarming, hilarious musical following the yearlong adventures of Frog and Toad.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 7, 2024
When it comes to defending causes, Hugh Culverhouse Jr. has made it his pastime

Hugh Culverhouse Jr., a dedicated philanthropist, has made it his mission to combat injustices affecting diverse communities and is taking on powerful institutions and causes with unwavering determination.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 7, 2024
St. Armands Circle promises plenty to do for locals and tourists alike

Home to more than 120 shops, outdoor cafés, award-winning restaurants, spas and salons, St. Armands Circle offers 360 degrees of possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2024
Manatee County Commission District 1: Jennifer Hamey

Meet the candidate.

  • Elections
  • 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.

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 29, 2022
Manatee commissioner says every department needs analysis to stop 'culture of corruption'

Vanessa Baugh says an inspector general's report that identified favoritism in code enforcement is the "tip of the iceberg."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

No more ads for you!; Offensive, disgraceful!; Have you no shame?; You are so hate filled; Just plain crazy; Praise to the paper; How Castro started

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 1

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 11, 2025
Manatee commissioners shut down speed cameras, fine collections continue

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 26, 2025
25 years of spinning tunes for the Elks

Chuck and Phyllis Stolteben celebrate the last quarter century while raising funds for the Elks' Harry Anna fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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