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

  • By Edward J. Pinto |
  • February 15, 2024
The answer: Urban villages

Mid-priced, working-class housing would expand with light-touch density in the city’s urban mixed-use areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 9, 2023
Longboat police help file report of unwanted text messages

A couple said they received "offensive" text messages and wanted to report the issue. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 17, 2023
New flagship Fleming's steakhouse coming to UTC

A restaurateur is building its new 13,000-square-foot flagship restaurant in Tampa and plans to grow the chain to 100 locations, starting with a new location in Manatee County.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 17, 2023
East Manatee food pantries see consistent, growing demand

A Woodland Community Church food bank representative says that more grandparents raising children have been relying on the donations.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • June 29, 2021
Lakewood Ranch residents plan Fourth filled with fireworks, fun

However, an industry shortage could lower the boom in East County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 8, 2021
Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 12, 2020
An upbeat note: Outdoor concerts are a hit on the Circle

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church keeps it concerts small, but it's making a big impact with residents searching for something to enjoy safely.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 26, 2023
New county administrative center emphasizes health, fitness

A glassed-in staircase and views of Celery Fields are intended to promote fitness and vitality among staff. The $75 million building is also planned to be more public-friendly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 17, 2022
Longboat Key artist wins Art Center Sarasota show

Jeanne Guertin-Potoff won first for her mixed media piece "Milford."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 7, 2021
The long road ahead

It just so happens we’re living here when the 50-year-old roads and bridges need updating. Still better than New York.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 28, 2009
Residents transform homes for Halloween horror

River Club's Joe Pfeiffer and Summerfield Crest's Chris Shaw will present haunted spooktaculars in their homes Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Pedal car races to debut on Main

The races will be part of the Ed's Tavern Pedal Car Race and Car Show Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 7, 2009
Updated: Colony files for bankruptcy

The Chapter 11 filing puts The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's debts on hold until a bankruptcy judge can reorganize the hotel's debts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • August 19, 2009
Wildlife rehabilitator regrets hoax

East County snake man Justin Matthews last week admitted to staging the capture of a Burmese python.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2010
Golf agreement in the works

A golf agreement that allows guests of a new Longboat Key Club hotel to make reservations to use the golf course one day in advance will be discussed Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 21, 2010
Going the Distance

The Lakewood Ranch girls track team has won five meets in 2010 and now has its sights set on a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 24, 2010
Seventh-grader snags spot on ODA squad

TD Dietrich has become one of the leaders of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 21, 2010
MAKING WAVES

Last week, Sarasota County approved a conceptual master site plan for Nathan Benderson Park that includes a 2,000-meter rowing course.

  • East County
  • News
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