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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 7, 2011
COMMENT: Memories from my cheer championship

As I walked onto the football field to interview the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget cheerleading squad, a rush of nostalgia overcame me.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 1, 2010
Shoebox drive benefits seniors

The Community Shoe Box event will culminate with a special reception Dec. 12.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 22, 2011
Young survivors share their heartfelt stories

Ten-year-old McLain Miller has a scar down the center of her chest. She calls it "her zipper."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2011
Back to the (re)drawing board

Manatee County officials are seeking public input as they reconfigure district lines to accommodate changes in Manatee County's population.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The 2011 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament will take place April 23 through May 1 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2011
SMR announces sports complex name, logo

Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch will feature 22 fields at its location near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office just east of Lorraine Road on State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 9, 2011
Buchanan talks jobs, economy and health care

Approximately 100 people attended Rep. Vern Buchanan's town hall meeting Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2012
SFF opening-night film: 'Robot and Frank'

Longboat Observer Community Editor Mallory Gnaegy reviews 'Robot and Frank' and solicits audience members for their reactions.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 27, 2013
Lore: April 1: fooling Longboaters for 14 years and counting

Love it or hate it, we know from your phone calls that you read our annual April Fools' edition that debuted April 1, 1999.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • January 14, 2020
Author Fernandez speaks about her Max Ford spy trilogy

The subject of Sarasota-based Sally Fernandez most recent political thrillers could be hitting the big screen soon

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 6, 2020
East County students create brave message

Braden River High School students work virtually to create video for school community

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • May 14, 2020
Michael L. Gurchiek

Michael L. Gurchiek, 82, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 8, at his home on Longboat Key, Fla.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 20, 2020
Blood donations in high demand in Lakewood Ranch area

With so many blood drives having been cancelled, blood donation centers ask the community for help in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • April 7, 2020
Earl "The Pearl" Gordon dies at age 87

Gordon served as president of Temple Beth Israel and was active in his community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 18, 2019
Braden River Middle School teachers connect through dance

Braden River Middle School teachers, staff perform during Renaissance assembly

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2015
Where is “Murf” Klauber now?

Five years after the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort’s closing, longtime owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and daughter Katie Moulton still talk Colony every day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 17, 2015
Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

Youth vote lukewarm in city election — as usual

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat voters turn out at polls but not satisfied with candidates

Longboat voters said candidates leave a lot to be desired

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 12, 2018
Scallopalooza looks to aid Sarasota Bay Watch restoration efforts

This year’s Scallopalooza: It’s Clamtastic! takes place Sept. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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