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

  • By Petra Rivera |
  • August 14, 2024
Public mobility options make beaches accessible for those with disabilities

The new EcoRover and Longboat Key Fire Rescue's sand wheelchair empower people to explore area beaches independently.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 14, 2025
Inventive print artist debuts at All Angels for spring

Artist Zerbe Sodervick captures fleeting impressions on paper with her unique style of printmaking, featuring botanical clippings and lost items.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • September 20, 2023
Seniors with dementia create art for fundraiser

The handmade greeting cards raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association in recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 16, 2024
Big plans are afoot to bring the blues to Lakewood Ranch

The thrill is far from gone for a few music lovers determined to bring a rocking blues festival to Lakewood Ranch by the end of 2024.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 15, 2024
Southgate Mall redevelopment takes another step forward

Benderson Development plans to redevelop the site, now called Crossings at Siesta Key, into a mixed-use town center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 6, 2024
Therapy pets are the antidote to fire department's storm-related stress

The Humane Society of Sarasota County has been conducting visits to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 14, 2015
Concession home sells for $2.3 million

Here are the residential real estate transactions for June 29 through July 3.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 11, 2023
40-and-up baseball finds a home in Manatee County

The league, which also includes players from Sarasota County, prepares for its inaugural season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Orr |
  • December 6, 2012
Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Her

Sarasota's Official Shopping Guide for Her

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • July 30, 2014
International Alliance

As pen pals, Natalie Mount and Lia Silber illustrate a positive message of friendship in a war zone.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 4, 2014
Lift station hits new heights

Originally planned as an underground facility, the height of the proposed Lift Station 87 has again crept upward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • October 16, 2023
How the arts power Sarasota's economy

Local growth in arts spending has outpaced national levels by 25% since 2015, a new study finds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 19, 2022
Florida Studio Theatre serves up something delightful in 'Something Rotten!'

Two struggling playwrights try a little theatrical magic to beat the Bard in “Something Rotten!” at Florida Studio Theatre. What could possibly go wrong?

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 17, 2017
Theater review: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Do You Believe in Magic? Asolo Conservatory creates comic enchantment at Selby Gardens.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 11, 2016
Sapphire Shores properties sell for $1,825,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 25 and July 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 20, 2025
Superintendent applications open for Manatee County School District

In a special meeting, the school board further discussed its expectations and approved a new timeline.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 26, 2022
How a nurse practitioner saved COVID-19 lives without vaccines

Vanessa Hamalian and her new Latitude Clinic have treated 1,092 COVID-19 patients with ivermectin and the FLCCC protocols, none with vaccines. Of those, 1,091 have recovered.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2013
OBITUARY: Christopher Kevin Landry

Christopher Kevin Landry, 69, of Boston and Longboat Key, died Aug. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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