• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat Mayor bids town commission farewell

Terry Gans, who has volunteered for the town commission since 2012, will leave the commission after serving for one year as Mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • March 31, 2016
Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 27, 2013
Decoration Destination

Every holiday season, Benderson Development, owner of 1.5 million square feet of commercial space along University Parkway, quietly lights up the roadway.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2024
Suncoast Builders Association builds playhouses for children with cancer

Local developers come together to support Roc Solid Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus |
  • December 12, 2013
Ask Otus: Otus Wishes You A Very Scary Christmas

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Ultra White Affair emphasizes the importance of philanthropy

Benefiting Goodwill Manasota and Second Chance, Last Opportunity, the second Ultra White Affair took place Friday, Aug. 28, at G.WIZ Science Museum.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 21, 2010
Tie the knot on water

A floating Chapel on the Bay is being launched in Sarasota and is the only vessel of its kind in the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bill Pretyka |
  • February 27, 2010
Partners promenade for Family Promise

East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • July 28, 2010
Local legend celebrates 95 years

Florence Katz celebrated her 95th birthday July 9 aboard the Marina Jack II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 10, 2012
Obituary: Leo L. Tonner

Leo L. Tonner of Longboat Key, formerly of New Jersey died Jan. 7. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 2, 2011
Town Hall to close for Labor Day

Town Hall will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2011
Christ Church gets its own office space

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian is one step closer to its new home: The church recently finished moving its office space to its new facility at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Jane Ann Houck

Jane Ann Houck, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, Minneapolis and Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Jan. 2. She was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2012
Michael Edmund Schetter

Michael Edmund Schetter, 63, of Bradenton, died Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Sinai celebrates Purim

The holiday was celebrated with a carnival on March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 2, 2018
Christ Church kicks off enrichment weekend

The Rev. Andrew Purves will present throughout the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 24, 2017
Congregations combine to pray for healing

Temple Sinai and Church of the Palms joined together Aug. 18 in light of attacks in Charlottesville and Barcelona.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 26, 2016
Adam Putnam visits Lakewood Ranch

State commissioner on agriculture will share with business professionals at a luncheon Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
« 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.


Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free