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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations

Chairman Joseph Jaudon and District Manager Jim Ward resigned from their respective posts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • January 20, 2020
Sarasota dishes out zest at seafood festival

The Sarasota Seafood and Musical Festival took over JD Hamel Park from Jan. 17-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • April 7, 2020
Shout it out

Support first responders from afar by cheering for them at 6:30 p.m. every night in your front yard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 4, 2019
Key Chorale honors ballet leader at luncheon

Iain Webb was recognized at the 2019 Perfect Pitch luncheon.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • May 16, 2018
Florida Winefest & Auction disperses funds to 18 local organizations

The Grants Award Presentation was held May 16 at the Community Foundation of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2019
All Angels gets jazzed up

On March 20, nearly 90 church members gathered for a Jazz Night complete with live music from the Al Hixon Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 21

Joanne Forch captured this sunset from her home in Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 17

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photograph of birds taking off from the beach on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 13

Barbara Birkenberger photographed this sunset from her backyard in River Landings Bluff in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 3, 2016
Fashion raises funds for YMCA

Lakewood Ranch YMCA instructors, among others, modeled clothing from local retailers for the event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • April 18, 2024
Wrestler Chris Jericho visits Booker High to inspire students

The wrestler and comic book author visited the school to encourage students — including those working on the digital art for his new graphic novel.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
City plots potential zoning code updates

Officials are exploring opportunities to revise the city’s building regulations outside of predominantly residential areas. What could this mean for Sarasota’s future? 

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2018
Fore Drive home tops sales at $1,245,800

Residential real estate transactions for July 16-20.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • February 24, 2010
The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 21, 2023
Mac Meissner's 59 highlights second round of 2023 LECOM Suncoast Classic

Meissner scorches the Lakewood Ranch course to become the eighth player to break 60 in Korn Ferry Tour history.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 4, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Rocky Khara

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Rocky Khara.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 5, 2009
Film review: 'This Is It'

In 'This Is It,' director Kenny Ortega manages to capture the genius behind Michael Jackson - perhaps the greatest musical talent ever.

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