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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota needs more visionary leaders to get things done

The Selby and school board decisions are convincing evidence Sarasotans deserve much better.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 14, 2025
Couple found enjoying 'snuggle time' in business lot after hours

An officer investigated a suspicious vehicle parked in a business lot after hours and found a couple enjoying some quality time. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • January 12, 2025
Gulfside Road beach nourishment to finish by end of January

While the temporary sand placement will save the beach in the short term, Longboat Key's coastal engineer will start the permitting process for a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • March 12, 2025
Longboat, Manatee County officials discuss options for north-end center

Manatee County officials expressed interest in continuing the project in a new, permanent location and potentially entering a short-term lease in the interim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • October 6, 2021
One more vote for St. Regis Longboat plan

The Town Commission will have final say Oct. 20 on a series of changes Unicorp wants for its condo and resort plan .

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 23, 2021
North end neighbors revamp community entrance

Three Longboat Key residents took plants from their own yards to revamp the patch of dirt that used to welcome visitors into their neighborhood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 19, 2017
County completes Irma debris removal

Although storm debris from Hurricane Irma is out of residents' yards and streets, one park remains closed as the debris makes the last leg of its journey to the landfill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 7, 2017
Sarasota County considers voluntary evacuations, shelter openings

Officials continue to monitor Hurricane Irma's path, and are preparing to make changes if the storm changes course.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • July 8, 2015
Available Cupholders extend Florida Studio Theatre residency with workshops and shows

The Austin, TX improv comedy troupe will perform their trademark video/improv comedy show "Crass Menagerie."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • October 26, 2015
New event brings Thunder by the Bay to Southside Village

Despite questions from one city commissioner, businesses in Southside Village say they welcome the inception of the “Hogs on Hillview” block party in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 28, 2014
Scores show improvement for Manatee students

Fourth-grade students bested the state average for the first time in years.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Crossing issueneeds lots of attention; 'Occupy' groups nothing like tea party

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 4, 2025
Via Nova Chorale finds a new way following its merger with Choral Artists

Under the leadership of Steven Phillips, the organization has emerged as Sarasota's second largest choral group.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 13, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Dec. 14, 2017

Lillian Alpert, Edward Lapekas, Jesse Shire Myer, Nancy Quinn, Joseph Salvino and Sharon Sullivan died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 20, 2018
Extra school tax passes again in Sarasota County

Ballot issue attracts 20% voter turnout, and draws highest-ever level of approval.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Otus |
  • January 13, 2014
Ask Otus: In Praise of Permits and Pompano

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Harris |
  • July 29, 2025
Former Longboat Key mayor and community statesman dies

Jeremy Whatmough was involved with Town Commission, Kiwanis and Longboat Key Garden Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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