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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 19, 2010
Suspects nabbed in jewelry store burglary

Two men have been named as suspects in the burglary of Bartlett Jewelers.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 27, 2012
Contract inked for new city manager

City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell offered Thomas Barwin $175,000 annually to become City Administrator beginning Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • December 16, 2011
Sheriff's Office presents multiple donations

Donations included a check for $6,700 from seized or recovered cash that went unclaimed, to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 11, 2011
Grant's Gardens and Lucas Lagoons transforms design into reality

Waterfalls and an outdoor pizza oven add distinctive touches to a Siesta landscape.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 11, 2019
St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show

On March 11, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the "Daffodils & Dreams" fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 6, 2018
Alta Vista student “poked” other student with pocket knife on campus

An elementary student was suspended after bringing a pocket knife to school. No one was injured.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 23, 2015
Manatee County accepts BP oil spill dollars

Manatee County should receive $1.44 million this fall from BP, in relation to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 6, 2017
Two victims of small plane crash in Manatee County identified

The twin-engine plane had taken off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport about 20 minutes before the crash.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • December 12, 2016
Longboat Key Task Force wants faster traffic fixes from FDOT

Chairman Tom Freiwald released a petition Friday calling for immediate action to mitigate traffic congestion during the 2017 tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 29, 2013
Registration upcoming for TOPSoccer

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for its 7th TOPSoccer season from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 14, at the BRSC Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 3, 2013
Sheriff's operation results in 30 arrests

Sarasota County deputies conducted an operation targeting retail theft from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • March 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 27, 2022
Referendum keeps county right to grant tax breaks to new, growing businesses

Manatee County officials say that tax breaks for new and expanding businesses are an important tool.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch's Sisterhood for Good presents $150,150 in grants

Thirty regional nonprofits were awarded funds in the nonprofit's annual grants ceremony.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 24, 2024
SCD aims to preserve its legacy with the help of a major donor

As Sarasota Contemporary Dance puts the finishing touches on its 2023-24 season, Artistic Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks to the future of the company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 18, 2025
Lakewood Ranch foundation to host murder mystery gala

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation is hosting Mystery Under the Stars on March 1 at The Ora in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Ron Turner |
  • July 27, 2020
Vote-by-mail is not ‘all-mail voting’

Absentee voting — or voting by mail — has been a part of Florida’s election process since 2002. Every signature is checked for security.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 9, 2019
Lakewood Ranch twins receive water polo honor

They were named to the 2019 Olympic Development Program's Southeast Zone team

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 5, 2019
Braden River High School graduate earns invitation to U.S. Naval Academy

Samantha Drouin wants to make a difference at the U.S. Naval Academy, and perhaps someday as a politician.

  • East County
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