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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 13, 2009
Burns Square plans special events

The Burns Square Merchants Association president hopes holding different events each month will attract more customers to the historic district.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 14, 2010
New driver's license requirements cause frustration

The Sarasota Tax Collector's Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver's licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 7, 2010
Toy store's beloved sign stolen

Funtoysia's distinctive wooden sign that adorned the toy store for 25 years was stolen on Christmas Eve. Storeowners are offering a reward for its return.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • July 8, 2010
GOP invokes Internet infantry

Republican Party leaders asked members to spread the word about its candidates through e-mail and social-media sites to help stem gains Democrats made in 2008.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jessica Luck |
  • June 24, 2010
Pope bestows papal honors on local priests

The Very Rev. Fausto S. Stampiglia and Monsignor Joseph E. Stearns received papal honors from Pope Benedict XVI, along with three other priests in the Diocese of Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: The Economy

East County business professionals from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance rate our current economic situation.

  • East County
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 1, 2012
IDA OKs funding proposal

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted 3-1 in favor of a 12-year funding proposal for its new maintenance facility.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Give credit to those who fought the farce; Unworthy of public trust; Time to apply again;

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

'Smear tactics' unwelcome

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Carol Furlong

Carol Furlong is the team captain for the Longwood Run Senior 4.0 Women's Doubles team and was recently named the USTA's December 2010 Tennis Captain of the Month.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 1, 2010
Observer team finishes strong

After losing its first four games, The East County Observer 10U softball team advanced to the league championship game Nov. 20.

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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 16, 2010
Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 31, 2011
Development coordinator focuses on downtown

Through a public-private partnership, the city and others created a new position to pursue bringing businesses that could revitalize the downtown area.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parties settle burned home suit

A trial regarding the Greenbrook home that burned down in 2008 was slated to begin this month.

  • East County
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 21, 2012
Resident questions future land-use map

Town staff is researching four town-owned properties designated as open space that may have zoning that is inconsistent with their uses.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brian Gunnell |
  • September 19, 2012
Bridge Bites: Thrust and parry

East made a couple of fine defensive plays on this deal, but Declarer parried with some good plays of her own and eventually prevailed.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
News Briefs

Waechter's court hearing delayed; Sheriff's Office had little input on beach project; Firm sought for Ed Smith condition study

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • December 21, 2012
Increased security at Sarasota High after threat

Additional police officers are on SHS campus today.

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