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

  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 8, 2023
Jewish Federation receives $6 million grant to redevelop campus

The grant will allow the organization to introduce an events hall, a Holocaust education center and a summer camp.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • August 11, 2025
Recess is over as school begins in Sarasota

Southside Elementary and Alta Vista Elementary kids make their return for the 2025-26 school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 5, 2026
Longstanding St. Armands Italian restaurant reopens under new name

Nōnnō Umberto, formerly operating as Le Colone, held its soft opening the first week of January under a new generation's leadership.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • January 7, 2021
A conversation with School Board newcomer Tom Edwards

Edwards was elected to the District 3 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 21, 2010
Italian, Mexican cuisines to add spice to Ranch Main

LWR Commercial Realty officials recently secured an Italian restaurant for Main Street. Two more restaurant leases are out, including one for a Mexican eatery.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kristen Pace |
  • February 10, 2012
Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

Man Up Sarasota: a Confession Turns Girls' Night Out

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 22, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center busy, but not maxed out because of COVID-19

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • August 17, 2018
Longboat condos keeping up with the times

Condominiums on Longboat Key are spending millions of dollars to keep abreast market trends in common spaces.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • February 27, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Marayah Stuart

Booker guard scored 31 points with 13 steals across two regional playoff wins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • February 11, 2026
Club gives runners opportunity to Run the Ranch

The club was founded by Felipe Rojas and Alex Wordsworth, who wanted members to have social opportunities along with workouts.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 22, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Local golf pros put money on their skills for a good cause

The 2022 Birdie-A-Thon raised approximately $70,000 for local charities

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2010
Taking Back Lives erects first building

The East County-based group is working to bring education and other resources to the residents of Malawi, Africa. This summer, the organization completed construction on its first school block.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Gov. Scott earns an 'A' on his report card; Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'; Paper's job posting pulled back the veil; Creating jobs by understanding retail; Reader fesses up: She was 'April Fooled'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 26, 2012
Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 8, 2017
Polo Grill celebrates after decade of delights in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 9, 2015
Survey says: No hotel for Whitney

Longboat Key's Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder knows the plaza can’t sustain itself on the leases it has now. An investigation into a 100-room boutique hotel doesn't offer hope for the site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 12, 2015
Key Club referendum passes

The first mail-only referendum vote of its kind for Longboat Key produced a record-setting turnout that’s prompting town officials to consider using the method in other elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 10

A look at our favorite events this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 29, 2022
Romanian immigrant looking for more freedom of choice relishes what he found

For Romanian Olympian Dragos Alexandru, stories of the American dream were all the motivation he needed to leave the restrictive country and immigrate to the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By John Ewing |
  • May 10, 2012
Mother's Day Heartstrings

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