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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: In Plein Sight

The members of Plein Air Sun Coast got together Thursday, Jan. 12, to enjoy the beautiful weather and paint different plants, buildings and scenes in Towles Court.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • February 25, 2021
School budget closing COVID-19 deficit

Thanks to state and federal funds and unforeseen savings, the district will end the school year with half the projected deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2009
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign

The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 16, 2010
Key Club pledges $100,000 to Operation Condor

The commitment is meant to encourage Condor Air to offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • March 10, 2018
A hot topic

Sarasota Balloon Festival makes debut landing at Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 7, 2013
Two men rescued near Cedar Key

Steven Kepecz and Paul Conners were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday afternoon after their boat developed engine trouble.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: John Tornillo Sr.

John Tornillo Sr., 84, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • March 17, 2022
Ukrainians explain how Sarasota can help in Thursday seminar

A Ukrainian aid discussion took place Thursday at Selby Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • July 2, 2025
Huge senior living community 15 months from its debut in Lakewood Ranch

Emerson Lakes will be the third Erickson Senior Living community in Florida and the 24th nationwide.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 24, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexus Lewis

The senior cheerleader talks becoming an All-American and whether cheerleading is a sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 14, 2016
Film review: 'Maggie's Plan'

Greta Gerwig brings the charm in Rebecca Miller's new romantic comedy.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 19, 2014
Community Golf

Check out the latest scores from Lakewood Ranch golf courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • June 22, 2016
Full-scale attack offers Tara Preserve ponds a fishy solution

Introduction of carp expected to control invasive plants.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tom Maroney

From 'wrangling' criminals in Arizona to supervising Siesta Village upkeep, Tom Maroney knows the importance of a sense of humor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 9, 2021
School leaders consider end of the year tests, events

Administrators are considering options for state testing, graduation and prom.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards: Courtney Wise

Young Professional of the Year -- Finalist

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Siesta Key Public Beach named No. 1 in the U.S.

Sarasota County officials were more than happy to join a crew from 'The Today Show' on the beach at 8 a.m. May 27 to celebrate Siesta's ascension to the No. 1 spot on the annual Top 10 Beaches list of Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 19, 2012
District honors its best

Nolan Middle School science teacher Carrie Rainwater is one of four finalists in the district for the Outstanding EdVantage Educator of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 30, 2019
Pine View School ranked among best high schools statewide, nationally

Riverview High School also ranked No. 52 in the state, with Suncoast Polytechnical High School following close behind at No. 58.

  • Sarasota
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