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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 7, 2013
Veteran starts charity to help fellow soldiers

Tony Barrett started Heroes Welcome Home, a charity that aims to help veterans fulfill their dreams of home ownership.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Giving Matters honors philanthropist

Booker High School senior Laura Alston is the winner of the 2013 Young Woman Philanthropy Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 11, 2013
Plover nesting season is off to a rough start

From fire to fire ants, and predators to vandals, the dunes on Siesta Key beach have been a hazard to the threatened species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 12, 2014
First Step Sarasota honors longtime anonymous donor

Paul Welch hopes to set a good example for his children in giving back to charities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial Hospital CEO resigns; Homeless shelter site selection inches forward

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Police officers earn Life Saving Award; Rotary Club plans Veterans Day parade; Commission agrees to extra beach costs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 10, 2025
Allen Siegel

Allen Siegel of Redding, Connecticut died on April 5, 2025.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • February 17, 2025
Reverend reflects on 45 years of service

The Longboat community joins in jubilee for Rev. Phillip Schweda, who was ordained in 1979.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 26, 2025
Summer Skills Camp in Lakewood Ranch gives kids with special needs a lift

Lift ABA hosts the camp, that includes field trips to places like the Waterside Park splash pad.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2024
Sarasota commercial portfolio on the market for $77 million

The six properties are within a mile of one another Cattleman and Fruitville Roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • July 18, 2024
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Stillpoint Mission’s new president

The chapel collected toilet paper to donate to the nonprofit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 9, 2023
Residential Rental Registry takes effect, aimed at organizing town rentals

The new registry that went into effect on Oct. 1 applies to residentially zoned properties that are rented to vacationers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 3, 2024
North-end community raises concerns about new Longboat Pass Bridge

FDOT presented three possible build alternatives to replace the Longboat Pass Bridge. North-end residents are more concerned about the impacts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Winemaker's ParTAY

East County residents enjoyed an evening of food and wine during the Forks and Corks Winemaker's ParTAY Jan. 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests sampled wines from a variety of celebrity winemakers from across the country while enjoying food stations and entertainment by Joel Fisher.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ridin' in style

Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 7, 2010
Wandall foundation hosts Family Fun Night

From inflatable obstacle courses and cotton candy to face painting and hot dogs, the Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night featured a plethora of fun Nov. 5 at Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch. All proceeds from the event benefited Safety Saves Lives and SPARCC.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
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