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

  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • April 29, 2019
Community Video Archives honors four local leaders

The CVA Hall of Fame Induction and Video Premiere Luncheon was hosted April 29 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
  • By Katie Johns |
  • February 10, 2019
All Angels members gather for annual brunch

About 70 church members attended the brunch and meeting on Feb. 10 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
Thrilling rewards

Michael Jordan won the gold medal in the juried 2018 Florida Book Awards Popular Fiction Category for his debut thriller "The Company of Demons."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 30, 2017
A happy anniversary and a dream gig

Milestones reached by your friends and neighbors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2018
All Angels bids farewell to snowbirds

About 70 congregants gathered for an end-of-season barbecue April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 20, 2017
Longboat Harbour reminisces on "Ed Sullivan Show"

Marcy Downey performed for the second time on Longboat Key this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • April 9, 2017
Florida Winefest & Auction comes to a close

The festival ended with its annual closing event, Wine on the Water, on April 9 on the grounds of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 11, 2015
Sarasota Rec League faces international competition

The Sarasota Rec League played the Venezuelan Women's National Team earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 16, 2015
SPARCC honors community leaders with courage

SPARCC hosts 3rd annual Men of Courage breakfast at The Field Club.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 18, 2015
Hudson Bayou neighbors come together for picnic

The Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association hosted a gathering for residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 14, 2015
Longbeach Villagers parade, party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day in Longbeach Village is a cause for celebration. Residents rode bicycles, drove golf carts and walked together in a parade on Saturday, March 14 to commemorate the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2014
University Park woman killed

University Park residents mourn the loss of Susan Murphy, who died Friday after falling beneath her vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • February 6, 2014
Classroom Spotlight: Second-graders compare ODA's past and present

The Out of Door Academy's lower-school students are using the past to prepare for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • June 27, 2012
Man of Distinction: Kristofer Geddie

A year into his post as director of diversity at the Venice Theatre, actor Kristofer Geddie is finding his place in South Sarasota County and discovering he can make a difference through community theater.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • June 26, 2014
Commissioners discuss upcoming vacancies

With two city commissioners planning to resign in November, the three remaining commissioners will need to select replacements to serve out those terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 5, 2013
Road closures planned for Fourth of July weekend

The Sarasota Police Department will keep closed portions of downtown Sarasota streets to accommodate the boat parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • June 18, 2025
Local School of Rock musicians to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame venue

The School of Rock House Band in Lakewood Ranch is going on a six-city tour with the last stop at a historic music venue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 12, 2024
Families grow with Lakewood Ranch: The Schmitts

From first baby to larger families, the Schmitt family has grown on the Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2024
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Sept. 19-25

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 5, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra's new maestro is the man of the hour

Giancarlo Guerrero's arrival as the seventh music director of the Sarasota Orchestra heralds a period of expansion.

  • Arts + Culture
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