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

  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 28, 2016
Biter moves forward with downtown Sarasota apartments

Jesse Biter has revived a $15 million to build an apartment complex adjacent to the HuB.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 6, 2017
9/11 responder recalls the unforgettable

Robert Collis was a lieutenant in the New York City Fire Department when the twin towers collapsed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 21, 2022
Country Club home tops sales at $2.15 million

A Country Club home tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 23, 2014
Four-bedroom home tops sales at $2.25M

A home in Riverdale tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2022
Manatee commissioner talks about her settlement with ethics commission

Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she wanted to set the record straight about her role in the Lakewood Ranch pop-up vaccination clinic in February 2021.

  • East County
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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • April 23, 2019
Sarasota County schools strive toward success

Education Foundation of Sarasota County presented the Strive Awards on April 23

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • March 27, 2025
Cardinal Mooney pitcher shares bond with father, Orioles manager

In the spring, Colton Hyde is a pitcher for the Cougars before heading north to be a batboy for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • March 25, 2025
Braden River High junior wins Black History Month essay contest

Aaron Gordon, who loves music, picked Ray Charles as his subject for the essay.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 29, 2022
Original plans derailed, city studies urban trail options to complete Legacy Trail

As negotiations with Seminole Gulf Railway have jumped the tracks, Sarasota looks to take the remaining 4.3 miles of Legacy Trail to the streets.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 17, 2024
Longboat author's first children's book garners widespread acclaim

The children's book "TIP's Magical Journey" by Longboat resident Barbara Mishkin has won several awards for its message of diversity and inspiration for children and adults.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
Cops Corner

May 27 Sneak peek 11:52 p.m. -- Broadway Beach Access. Code Enforcement. Police warned a couple they were on the beach after hours. They told police they had just arrived for a vacation and wanted to take a quick glance at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin and Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 7, 2021
Longboat Key dodges most of Elsa's wind and waves

It appears Tropical Storm Eta in November 2020 caused Longboat Key more damage than Hurricane Elsa.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 28, 2021
On Sarasota Bay, seagrass scars from boats cut deep

Sarasota Bay Estuary Program has installed signs around the area to bring awareness to seagrass scarring.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • June 25, 2022
'Athena' scores a palpable hit at Urbanite Theatre

“Athena” explores the fine line between competition and friendship in a fast-paced production at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan lake

Swans Henry and Vickie welcomed their five, new cygnets to the Longboat Key swan family April 22.

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • March 24, 2010
In Living Color

By looking at her resume, you'd never know Florence Putterman began her career in her mid-40s. The artist gets more prolific with age.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 11, 2010
Bartolotta defends self, police chief

City Manager Bob Bartolotta sternly addressed allegations that he is micromanaging the police department and that he and Police Chief Peter Abbott are to blame for low officer morale.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 5, 2010
COUNTY JUDGE: Judges race to fulfill a dream

The two candidates for County Judge, Group Three, said they've spent their entire careers preparing for the opportunity to become a judge.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 1, 2011
Noise problems on the decline

In spite of loud festivities during the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in the Village, fewer noise violations have been recorded recently.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 7, 2012
EDUCATION PRODUCTION: Meet your delegates

Three Sarasotans portray delegates in Asolo Rep's season opener, '1776,' a musical play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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