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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 |
  • September 12, 2012
Observed: Educational bombshell

The Manatee County School Board's meeting chambers were exceptionally crowded Monday night, and as I squeezed into the back to stand, I first noticed Superintendent Tim McGonegal was missing from his normal seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 20, 2012
Proposed overlay: End of discussion?

The commission will discuss a proposed Whitney Beach overlay one more time before the state's review process for Comprehensive Plan changes expires June 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 21, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota students head to Atlanta theater fest; Two local artists land prestigious residency; Toby Perlman shares her secret to unwinding

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 25, 2012
Lakewood soccer squad benefits from brotherly love

Co-captains Joel and Jason Ferguson hope to lead the second-seeded Mustangs to a district title and beyond in their final season together.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 27, 2011
What's in store for residents?

Faced with the possibility of not having an island grocery store for six to eight months, residents say shopping off-island is a small price to pay for a redeveloped Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 22, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Golden Gatekeeper

Actor J. Paul Wargo never landed his dream sitcom job, but he did find plenty to laugh about in the box office at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lainee Jennings |
  • October 5, 2010
Pirates pound Bulldogs in shutout

Braden River's defense kept Desoto's rushing attack in check as the Pirates roll 27-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 10, 2011
BRSC kicks off new academy

Braden River Soccer Club Director of Coaching Kai Haaskivi will launch his own academy later this month.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 17, 2010
Judge puts furniture feud to bed

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney will not be allowed to sell items such as toilets and kitchen sinks from units at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 20, 2010
Pirates fall in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River High football team saw its season come to an end with a 41-16 loss to Winter Haven in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 19. ODA also lost in the first round of the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 14, 2011
Running backs face new stakes, make adjustments

ODA sophomore Demardre Patterson and eighth-grader J.T. Fischer already are making names for themselves on the Thunder sidelines in their first season with the team.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 28, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS: Off the cuff

Florida Studio Theatre's newest long-form improviser likens performing on stage for hours to a unique form of storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

SFF makes a play for female theatergoers; La Musica to 'GPAC' the house; Roller derby films predicted to 'Bomb'; Gloria Musicae brings back Mozart's 'Requiem'; Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • April 13, 2011
Class project

The 2010-11 class of the Leadership Sarasota Adult Program have spent more than 1,000 volunteer hours rebuilding, refurbishing and bringing awareness to the mission of Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 20, 2011
Nine potential Colony investors remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners will now review a list of nine development proposals more closely in the coming weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
Fighting for Freedom

Although Bauhman and Mehraz Badiee, owners of You Say When Yogurt Shoppe in Lakewood Ranch, left their home country of Iran more than 30 years ago, fighting for the freedom of Iranians is still close to their hearts.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Scene & Heard

More bang for Backstage at The Players; That old Scottish play; Sarasota Fire; A&E-conomics

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 1, 2012
County seeks bids on drainage project

Staff expects the $2.8 million stormwater upgrade project on Beach Road to improve water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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