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

  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2021
70 students in Longboat

Town seeks number of public school-enrolled children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 28, 2009
Guest Fashion Editor - Doris Kaplan

Doris Kaplan was not only the first female student to graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from Washington University, she also has been saving her clothing since. As our guest fashion editor, Kaplan unveils her vintage clothing and hat collection.

  • Black Tie
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • October 30, 2009
Haunted Halloween at Merrill Lynch

More than 120 girls from Girls Inc, aged 5 to 14 years old, trick-or-treated at Merrill Lynch's downtown office. For the eighth year in a row, Merrill Lynch turned its office into a haunted house for area children to explore.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 18, 2009
The Observer hosts annual welcome back breakfast

The Longboat Observer hosted its annual welcome back breakfast Nov. 11 with coffee and treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Conquistadors invade McNeal

Conquistadors from the Hernando De Soto Historical Society visited McNeal Elementary School Sept. 18 as part of second-grade teacher Kristen Chapman's historical information unit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2009
Residents place foundation for street

Laurel Park residents rolled up their sleeves Dec. 19 to lay bricks along Rawls Avenue for one block, from Oak Street to Devonshire Lane.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2009
Rotarians give stellar performance

Bubba Claus asks kids to leave out Moon Pies and Jack Daniels on Christmas Eve.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Braden River student wins scholarship

Danielle Strutt, senior at Braden River High School, received a full Army nursing scholarship worth $110,000 from the ROTC program at the University of Tampa.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 21, 2009
Manatee Cal Ripken League to hold Fall registration

The Manatee Cal Ripken Youth Baseball League at Heritage Harbour will hold Fall 2009 registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8-9 and 15-16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2010
Buchanan to visit LECOM

Buchanan will speak at the East County medical school from 9:30-10:30 a.m., April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • July 29, 2010
Kids twist their bodies into fun shapes

From barking in downward dog to hissing in cobra, Yoga from the Heart's Pretzel Yoga class for children ages 5 to 10 explores yoga in a fun and interesting way. Taught by Alex Miller, the class (which is optional for parents) used animated poses, yoga stories and basic stretching exercises Wednesday, July 21, to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. The class meets weekly at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 929-9878.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 15, 2010
Bay City Ballers win state championship

The Bay City Ballers defeated four teams from across the state of Florida to win the USSSA Basketball Tournament June 11-13 in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2010
Ranch IDA adopts budget

Lakewood Ranch's Inter-District Authority today adopted a $3.5 million budget, which is down from last year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 1, 2010
East County warehouse burglarized

More than $25,000 in items was taken from a trailer in a warehouse May 31.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2012
Structure fire causes traffic delay on Beneva Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is directing traffic around a structure fire in the area of Beneva Road south of Bee Ridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Ranch Realtors donate to programs

East County Realtors from Keller Williams Realty of Lakewood Ranch gave back to the community recently, with a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2012
Linger Lodge to host festival

Bluegrass fans take note: Linger Lodge will host its first Braden River Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5, at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 28, 2011
Lots for Tots

Many local little boys and girls will benefit from the elves at the Longboat Key Michael Saunders real-estate offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Jan. Meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club was schooled on seasonal planting and sensory gardens. Researcher for the University of Florida Lisa Hickey from the Manatee-County Government extension office discussed the senses and annuals on Tuesday, Jan. 31. She talked about the Children's Sensory Garden, which had its ribbon-cutting earlier in the day. The garden contains areas for every sense. She also discussed annuals: when to plant what, how to plant, and where to get the plants from.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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