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

  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 8, 2014
Paws for celebration

Honor Animal Rescue adopted out 1,000 animals in 2013, thanks to the DePew family's December adoption of Lexi, a 2-year-old collie mix.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 15, 2014
Candidates set strong tone at event

At-large commission candidates Terry Gans and Ray Rajewski disagreed about the town's future at the first candidate function of the town's election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 4, 2013
Benderson Park to host rowers

Rowing's governing body chose Nathan Benderson Park to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships, which would be the largest international event in East County's history.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 17, 2013
Climbing the Ranks: Bryan Kirshe

Prokicker.com ranks Bryan Kirshe, an ODA senior, as the No. 1 punter in the nation. He averages 47.2 yards per punt.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 13, 2014
County dispels beach construction rumors

To keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million Siesta Beach renovations, Sarasota County recently launched a website dedicated to the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 20, 2014
Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of surprises; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 31, 2013
City struggles with Sunshine Law

City Manager Tom Barwin has been criticized for Sarasota's recent history of potential Sunshine Law violations, but he promises a new mindset from the city in the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 5, 2014
Rowing park peddles plan

Needing $22 million to build facilities, the nonprofit behind Nathan Benderson Park seeks local governments' approval.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 12, 2014
Town focuses on two sand structures

The town can't build a groin on Beer Can Island - and that's fine by town officials, who never wanted to build a third sand-holding structure in Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 19, 2021
Longboat Key couple on contribution pledge: 'We believe in community'

Sarah and Paul Karon are planning to donate $500,000 to the town of Longboat Key in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 15, 2021
Prominent Sarasota eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 26, 2021
Expansion at Nate's Honor in Lakewood Ranch nears completion

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue of Lakewood Ranch completes construction on intake building and training center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 12, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Winter sports athletes thriving in college

Plus, a few non-football fall athletes did, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2022
School District of Manatee County updates its quarantine protocols

School District of Manatee County is dealing with more positive COVID-19 cases.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • January 26, 2022
Karin Gustafson leads her 15th annual estate sale

The 15th annual Karin's Causes sales starts Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 22, 2024
St. Armands Food Truck fest brings cuisine from around the country

The weekend-long festival drew a restaurant-turned-food truck featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 24, 2024
Music Compound songwriters showcase original compositions

Songwriters Showcase allowed students of all ages to perform their own compositions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • April 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch area offers support for new moms

Various local groups help mothers stay fit enough to handle the challenges of motherhood.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • August 21, 2024
Ariel Aparicio-Jerro gets into the groove at Fogartyville

The musician and arts administrator talks about his new job managing the music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
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