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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 12, 2011
New College of Florida ranked 16th 'Best Buy College' by Forbes

A recent article titled 'Top 100 Best Buy Colleges for 2011' by Forbes magazine lists New College of Florida as No. 16.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: Sarasota

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: East County

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
2012 Best of weather photos: Pelican Press

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2012, picking our best submissions was a near impossible task. You, our readers, submitted some of the most spectacular sunset and sunrise photos we have ever received!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts 600 for 44th annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 15, 2018
Despite concerns, city water study moves ahead

The city wants to spend nearly $200,000 to examine options for improving drinking water — a proposal that drew objections from two city commissioners.

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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 25, 2023
Longboat Key named one of the best US islands

The newest rankings from travel magazine Travel + Leisure place Longboat Key as No. 7 of the best U.S. islands.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Children travel a long(boat) way for Halloween

Madeline Geddes, from Kingston, Canada, loves visiting Longboat Key. Her grandfather has been visiting the island for 28 years, and he brought Maddy for her first visit a few years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 17, 2015
Baby bloopers

Sarasota parents' baby-photo snafu goes viral.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 1, 2015
Sarasota County awards $60,000 in incentives

Sarasota County commissioners approved subsidies aimed at creating 100 jobs.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 14, 2014
Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

Surviving a weekday St. Paddy's, as told by 'Leprechaun' .gifs

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 25, 2018
Healthy "A" rating for Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

Local hospital among 750 in the nation to earn the highest safety rating.

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  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 1, 2021
Siesta Key Beach drops in ratings

After taking the No. 1 spot in 2020, Siesta Beach dropped to No. 17 in TripAdvisor's annual ratings.

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  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
Myco-Tek

Small Business of the Year 10 or Fewer Employees: Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 22, 2014
Sheriff's Office outsources crossing guard services

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has contracted with a Ft. Lauderdale-based firm to take over its crossing guard duties for local schools.

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  • News
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 17, 2026
Longboaters bid farewell to seasonal neighbors

Residents greeted the end of season with farewell events across the island, including at Longboat Harbour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

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  • Neighbors
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