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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 28, 2013
Thanksgivukkah: Gobble tov

There's more to the rare convergence of Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah than menurkeys and cranberry-filled doughnuts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 1, 2024
Increased tourism tax in Manatee County now in the voters' hands

A referendum to increase the tourist development tax by 1% will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

  • East County
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 4, 2025
Mothers Helping Mothers strengthens its toy drive effort

The Sarasota organization has taken on an additional 50 families this year, which brings its total to 350.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.4.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 18, 2010
Rotary donates more than $90,000

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch today awarded grants to 20 charities.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 16, 2011
Commission urges more budget cutting

The Longboat Key Town Commission urged Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to continue to find ways to cut a $224,000 budget shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • December 20, 2019
Holiday closures scheduled for city, county services and facilities

The Christmas and New Year’s holidays will close government offices and affect trash collection, SCAT schedules and park and library operations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • August 4, 2016
Siesta Key businesses grapple with homeless presence

As city and county officials contend with homelessness, business owners believe the issue is becoming more pronounced on the Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat selects new coastal engineers

Town manager OKs recommendation for the town to negotiate with four engineering firms to oversee coastal issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2016
Wilberding's reach spanned the globe

Stephen Van Cortlandt Wilberding was a well-known figure in the nonprofit world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 13, 2017
6.15.17 Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2015
Peanut butter upsets jelly in ODA food drive

Students at the lower campus and upper campuses participated in the Peanut Butter and Jelly food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 30, 2014
Sarasota considers 2050 changes

Commissioners will determine how the development concept of fiscal neutrality will work.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2024
Small businesses honored at Sarasota Chamber event

Thirty businesses in 10 different categories were recognized with awards.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

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  • By Petra Rivera |
  • January 8, 2025
Temple Beth Israel plans to honor its music director and soloist

At its annual gala on Jan. 26, Temple Beth Israel Music Director and Organist Ann Stephenson-Moe and Choir Soloist Kei Sulhi will be honored after almost 30 years of dedication.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • December 20, 2023
Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 5, 2023
New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 5, 2021
Lakewood Ranch families make the first day of school memorable

Whether it's breakfast-in-bed or a special getaway, traditions mark the opening day of school.

  • East County
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