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

  • By Molly Schechter |
  • December 2, 2009
A couple of cute couples

Sheila and Merrill Zinder, Sylvia and Irwin Pastor and Temi and Brad Saivetz hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for about 18 people, including at least a half-dozen from out-of-town. Against all odds, the group included two engaged couples: Merrill's daughter, Debbie Roff, and Dr. Lee Ratner, from Albany, N.Y., and Scott Pastor and Keely Williams, of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dora Walters |
  • December 23, 2009
Christ Church bestows gifts to special guests

Youngsters from the Bradenton Learning Center were special guests at a Christmas party Dec. 17, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 3, 2012
BRE hosting 'Uniform Fair'

Braden River Elementary is hosting its annual uniform fair today and Saturday.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Open House at Centre Shops

Live music trailed from the doors of Kitchens by Kerrie, where realtors from a few doors down, guests and other Centre Shops owners and workers drank wine and snacked on appetizers from the Lazy Lobster on Thursday, Dec. 8. A handful of stores down was a shop recently settled into it's new location, Steff's Stuff, who was serving Sangria and appetizers. Exit Art Gallery had trays of food catered from Harry's Continental Kitchens. Attendees between stores socialized while snacking on popcorn provided by The Longboat Key Education Center. There was no shortage of food - or fun - at the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Event: Open House at the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 17, 2011
Copper stolen from Lakewood Ranch school

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states copper wiring was stolen from the room of Willis Elementary School.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 5, 2012
Music on Main to liven Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly concert event from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
St. Mary women deck the halls

This Saturday, the Key will be a shopper's paradise, with the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Longboat Island Chapel Chic & Unique Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 13, 2020
Everybody loves a bunny on Easter in the Lakewood Ranch area

Lakewood Ranch families submit their Easter Egg hunt photos.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 7, 2020
Happy retirement!

Mike Ball retires from Public Works after 14 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2017
East County weather page photo: Nov. 2

Larry George captured the sunset from the new Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 1, 2017
Mote opens Ron Johnson memorial research fund

Johnson was a Mote Trustee for 11 years and served in various other leadership positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 11, 2017
Longboat Harbour hosts comedy night

Comics from Florida Studio Theater performed improv for more than 100 residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • March 19, 2016
Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction

Florida Winefest and Auction hosted its Grand Tasting Brunch and Auction on Saturday, March 19, at the Van Wezel Bayfront. Guests sampled wines from more than 50 wineries and enjoyed appetizer portions of signature dishes from local restaurants during bru

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2015
Comedic kudos

Live from Lakewood Ranch, it’s Wednesday night!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 16, 2013
Construction disrupts Myrtle Avenue traffic

The city of Sarasota will close the eastbound land of Myrtle Avenue at the intersection with Bradenton Road for construction from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 10, 2013
Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta

A stretch of Ocean Boulevard to Beach Road will be closed Saturday, April 13, through Sunday, April 14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 10, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police seek help with bike thefts

Surveillance video shows two men allegedly stealing bicycles from the Alinari Condominiums on the North Trail last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 5, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

As part of First Friday festivities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will feature live music by Renegade during Music on Main.

  • East County
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