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

  • By Emily Walsh |
  • November 9, 2022
Instructions from Ian

While we await the effects of Tropical Storm Nicole, we should take heed of the lessons we learned from Hurricane Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 15, 2022
Key Chorale sings to irregular rhythms for 'Mystics and Kings'

Key Chorale and the Sarasota Ballet Studio Company chose some inventive selections for their imaginative pairing of talents this year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 27, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Southside Elementary (VIDEO)

As they rehearse their lines for "Macbeth," fourth-graders at Southside Elementary talk Shakespeare with The Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • December 8, 2011
Poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • August 18, 2011
Jet Skis prove value as rescue equipment

Sarasota County lifeguards and Sheriff's Office deputies collaborated recently for a water rescue in Big Pass, after a 19-foot boat ran aground in Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • April 28, 2011
Picture-perfect PROM

Students at Booker, Riverview and Sarasota high schools primp for the most anticipated event of their high school careers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • February 16, 2012
Crosswalks coming to Midnight Pass Road

In May, the Florida Department of Transportation expects to start the process of hiring a contractor to build four crosswalks.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Anthony Paull |
  • October 15, 2012
Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Sten Spinella |
  • July 8, 2019
Speed hump project beginning July 15 in St. Armands

FDOT plans to monitor effects of the temporary humps, then decide if raised crosswalks make sense. The installation was pushed back a week due to inclement weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 30, 2019
Binge Blog: Slayin' in the rain

The two films, both on Hulu, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 16, 2017
Lakewood Ranch teen earns National Leadership Forum spot

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2015
Conversation with Roxane Caravan

Roxane Caravan will start her 16th year teaching musical theater at Lakewood Ranch High School in August.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 15, 2017
Whirling Passion: A conversation with belly dancer Tahja Harrison

Tahja puts a new spin on a timeless dance style.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse shows sport can take hold in Sarasota

The program made the Sweet 16 in its first playoff-eligible season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 23, 2015
Floridays eyes Longboat Key hotel

Sarasota-based Floridays Development Co. seeks to build a hotel on the north end of the island if it can get referendum approval to change the zoning of six parcels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • February 16, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2015/2016 season

The WBTT 16th anniversary season includes productions of the musical "The Color Purple," August Wilson's "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom" and two world premieres.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Show Boat'

Read Marty Fugate's theater review of Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Show Boat.'

  • Arts + Culture
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