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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 2, 2015
Refugee Rule of One

Before you become part of the chorus of altruists chastising Florida Gov. Rick Scott for wanting a pause on Syrian refugees, you should apply Arthur Laffer’s Rule of One.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 3, 2023
75th Annual Labor Day Regatta keeps another generation sailing

The event drew young sailors, as well as experienced racers, from near and far.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • March 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Glorious Past, Glorious Present

In its latest incarnation, one of Sarasota's most legendary homes continues to dazzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By David Conway |
  • September 23, 2020
Planning Board endorses revised Selby Gardens plans

Supporters of the botanical gardens’ proposal framed it as a compromise that would ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability, but some resident critics weren’t won over.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 25, 2025
Mote releases two rehabbed loggerhead sea turtles off Lido Key

Sub-adult turtles Grimm and Monique were rescued after showing signs of red tide toxicity. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium rehabilitated the pair over several weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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 Black Tie Staff |
  • January 8, 2011
Sunshine from Darkness Gala honoring Dorothy Hamill

Sunshine from Darkness Gala honoring Dorothy Hamill

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2010
Special Report: Dueling Letters over Colony

In lieu of our weekly Opinion and Letters pages, we are reprinting letters sent last week to Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2010
Panel debates racial makeup

A Police Advisory Panel adviser said if the city does not mandate that blacks be appointed to a permanent police panel, then that panel would be 'nearly racist.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • August 14, 2014
Vertical Horizon

Five hotels stand poised to spring up throughout downtown Sarasota, as early as next fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 4, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch Community Fund president takes the helm

Mark Clark says he wants to build the momentum that outgoing board President Nicole Ryskamp began.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • October 12, 2016
Longboat Key homeowner faces $49,106 fine for code violations

Daily code enforcement fines for noncompliance add up to more than $49,000 for a Longboat Key homeowner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo of Longboat Key as seen from across the water from The Old Salty Dog at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 15, 2023
Support group enhances life at The Haven in Sarasota

Friends of the Haven provides "extras" for the residents while also providing volunteer hours on the campus.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2016
Residents remain opposed to Siesta Promenade plans

The county is preparing to study the impact of a 24-acre development proposed for Stickney Point Road that has already triggered significant public concern.

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