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

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 25, 2014
The Good News: Susie Chinn

For the last 25 years, nonprofit organization Sarasota in Defense of Animals has provided rescued animals with a permanent home.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 22, 2014
Sarasota County School Board discuss school safety, free breakfast

Superintendent Lori White presented a report on a new school resource deputy for Riverview High School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 24, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand sharing agreement

Leery of the city of Sarasota's intent to possibly take sand from New Pass for a South Lido project, Longboat Key Town Manager Bullock reminded city officials of a sand sharing agreement for pass dredging.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 30, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn have quite the shark tale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 17, 2014
Club owner plans lawsuit against condo residents

As part of an ongoing dispute between downtown condominiums and Ivory Lounge, nightclub owner Ambrish Piare will take legal action against Plaza at Five Points residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 15, 2014
County plans new signal for Edgewater entrance

The county says the traffic signal, given a budget of $400,000, will increase safety at the University Parkway intersection.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • October 21, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Short Term 12'

"Short Term 12" is an engaging film about fractured people.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 21, 2013
City Commission continues State Street garage talks

Commissioners will consider four designs for the garage at today's meeting and discuss an agreement with Pineapple Square that requires the garage to be built by early 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 26, 2014
School to offer online pharmacy program

The application deadline for LECOM's distance-education pharmacy program is March 1.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 28, 2014
The Good News: Judy Alexander

As CEO of Every Child Inc., Judy Alexander strives to provide equal opportunities for all.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Fort Myers Riverdale 2-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 15, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club sends 16 students to Mote camp

The club funded its most Mote summer camp scholarships ever for children who live on Longboat or whose parents work on Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 10, 2024
Kids work together to create tasty dishes at Young Chefs Academy

The company focuses on teaching kids the "joy and value" of cooking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • May 30, 2024
New marketing manager strengthens relationships with chamber members

Meet the planner behind one of Longboat Key's most popular networking events: Networking at Noon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 12, 2023
Sarasota's annual Veterans Day Parade honors those who served

This year's procession might have been the largest yet, said the parade marshal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 14, 2023
National Philanthropy Day celebrates nonprofits' impact

The event honored the contributions of 30 individuals and organizations in the Sarasota community.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2023
Sarasota deli that shuttered two days after its debut reopens

The Original Wolfie’s & Rascal in the Rosemary District, a New York-style and Jewish deli that opened to big fanfare Nov. 2 only to temporarily close two days later, has reopened.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • February 1, 2025
Active shooter training keeps Sarasota's first responders ready

Twice-yearly exercises smooth coordination between fire and law enforcement personnel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • October 14, 2025
Meet the morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park

The early morning crew at Bayfront Dog Park welcomes new visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 9, 2026
Crowds come out en force for Royal Rummage Sale

The fundraiser sale at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church saw pre-opening lines extending to Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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