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Results for: San Diego homeowners trust Reliable Standard Heating & Air for the best HVAC service

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 14, 2018
East County Athlete of the Week: Ian Martin

The ODA lacrosse senior talks beating rival teams and fishing in the Seychelles.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • April 4, 2024
The Observer needs new management

Longboat Key's mayor writes that a recent editorial would have made more sense as an April Fools' joke.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 23, 2010
Palm Avenue overlay district on hold

The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jack Short |
  • January 13, 2016
Siesta Isles’ project troubles spur ordinance changes

Recipients of Neighborhood Initiatives Grants may get stamp approval to alter or trim trees in public rights of way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 10, 2024
Summit offers residents chance to quiz Manatee representatives

The summit is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Feb. 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Library.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2009
Lake Club home sells for $1.55 million

The following real estate transactions took place between Aug. 13-17.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • June 11, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City leaders to discuss discrimination complaints

Since late 2019, employees have accused the city’s finance director and auditoriums manager of improper workplace conduct.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 21, 2024
Albert “Jay” Graf

Albert “Jay” Graf, 76, of Longboat Key, Florida and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire passed away January 8th, 2024 from Alzheimer’s disease in Sarasota, Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Carlin Gillen |
  • July 3, 2025
Sarasota cyclists are switching gears for the new Legacy Trail bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation opens the new Legacy Trail bike and pedestrian bridge over Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 3, 2011
Pet project

With no family or children to whom they can will their money, a Bird Key couple is banking their entire legacy on a one-of-a-kind facility for dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 24, 2023
Manatee commissioners draw hard line on animal shelter spending

Presented with a $17 million plan, commissioners told county staff to come back with a more frugal $8 million plan for the Bishop Animal Shelter addition.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Craft Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Relax with a cigar, a beer and guitar music this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BOO RUN

More than 400 runners dressed up as superheroes, hippies, ghouls, characters and more at the 2012 Boo Run 5K Run/Walk. The 9th annual event at Lakewood Ranch Main Street also featured a 1-mile fun run, a raffle, and an award ceremony. The raffle included jewelry, gift cards and even a bike. Awards for Best Couple, Best Hero and Best Villain were awarded. Proceeds from the event went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2011
Business Observer - 4/7/11

Edward Jones hosts re-opening celebration; Koontz to serve two-year term on joint committee; New College to salute Sen. Bob Johnson; Tidewell Hospice to hold volunteer orientation; LPL Financial recognizes its top financial adviser

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Remember our veterans on 11/11/11; Beware of the dailies' outsourced call centers

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • October 27, 2016
City restarts search for Van Wezel caterer

Although the city had awarded a contract to a catering company, complaints from another prospective vendor have forced the process to begin anew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 23, 2015
Cadets bid farewell to Dennis Richardson

Sarasota Military Academy honors JROTC instructor Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Sr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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