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

  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • April 22, 2015
Lynch sisters toast end of an era

Chris and Ethna Lynch head for a new destination: retirement.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • January 13, 2015
Idol contestant prepares for career

Former 'Idol' contestant Sam Woolf released an extended play release of five songs.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 9, 2014
Decorator lights up holiday

Michelle Ragni found creativity while working at her family's deli in Pennsylvania when she was 16 years old.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 7, 2013
SOS hospital administrator hears the call of wildlife

Sarah Olivero was recently promoted to the position of avian hospital administrator of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2013
City to welcome Wallenda home with parade

The homecoming parade will precede the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix's Festival Parade of Boats.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 11, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp

Nature enthusiasts learned all about different types of reptiles and other animals Monday, July 8, at the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • June 24, 2014
Hot Flash: The new "it" sandal

It is true. Ugly shoes are in.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 24, 2013
Longboat Key P&Z director resigns

Robin Meyer's departure comes less than a year-and-a-half after he was hired to lead the department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 18, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 18, 2013

Today's stories: Colony Association parts ways with developer; Woman's Exchange begins expansion; Woman's Resource Center adds new executive director; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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  • By David Conway |
  • December 11, 2013
Urban Design Studio to provide form-based code update

A joint meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and Planning Board will feature a presentation from the Urban Design Studio regarding the development of a new form-based zoning code.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 6, 2024
Arts Alive showcases Manatee County student talent while supporting the arts

Students from Braden River and Lakewood Ranch high schools perform or have their artwork work on display.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • October 6, 2023
Ranch Nite Wednesdays returns to Waterside Place

Ranch Nite offers shopping, dining, live entertainment and cornhole in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 25, 2025
Good, clean fun at the Creative Child Learning Center in Lakewood Ranch

The children described the piles of foam as a snow mountain, clouds and pineapples.

  • East County
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 17, 2024
Opa, St. Barbara Greek Festival is back in Sarasota

The annual Greek Glendi is in its 40th year and runs through Sunday at the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.

  • East County
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  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 1, 2026
Ringling College's Avant-Garde dances through the decades

Ringling College of Art and Design's annual costumed gala celebrated its 30th year and the legacy of its leader, Larry Thompson, who is retiring at the end of the school year.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 18, 2022
New Siesta Key home offered at nearly $17 million

A new construction home on Higel Avenue that can garage 16 vehicles is offered by the builder at $16.99 million, joining a list of eight-figure homes for sale in the Sarasota area.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jessi Smith |
  • June 22, 2012
Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

Keeping Up with the Neighbors: book publishing in Bradenton's Village of the Arts

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2012
Love Story: Bob and Peggy Donaldson

Nothing reaffirms life and love with such alarming clarity as a near-death experience

  • East County
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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Isles neighborhood to see slew of traffic changes

County Commission supports changes requested by Siesta Isles neighborhood over recommendations delivered by county staff.

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