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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Scott explains what happened

Florida's daily newspapers and Rick Scott's gubernatorial opponents have rushed to paint him as an unethical profiteer. And everything they present you is through their filter. We're reprinting Scott's own explanation of the Medicare fines that his former company paid in 2000 and 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • October 31, 2013
Succession Plan

Thomas Harmer, Sarasota County's new interim county administrator, talks about overcoming crises and adapting to unexpected circumstances as he steps in to lead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2025
Task force advises Sarasota to keep Van Wezel running optimally

With no arts group stepping up to assume operating the Van Wezel, the Purple Ribbon Committee recommends making it last five to seven years should a replacement be built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 2, 2013
Season in Picks

Enjoy our picks for the 2013 Season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2022
Town Commission meeting to include Hurricane Ian report, smoking ban

Town Commissioners will hear from Town Manager Tom Harmer about the town's response to Hurricane Ian and efforts moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton adds to Helene's devastation on Siesta Key

As Siesta Key property owners assess the damage from Hurricane Milton, they are reeling more from Hurricane Helene.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 14, 2012
Responding to the challenge

Local first responders and students in related academies at MTI participated in the First Responders Challenge Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • November 21, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.22.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota County — more specifically with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Southwest Florida Glass Art Alliance and Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By David Conway |
  • November 5, 2021
Quay development plans come into focus

The owner of the bayfront site is putting together the last pieces of what’s been pitched as a destination district. When will Sarasota residents get to see the final product?

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By American Outdoor Cabinets |
  • January 11, 2024
Outdoor Cabinets that Stand the Test of Time

One of the most significant assurances American Outdoor Cabinets provides is the lifetime warranty.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 17, 2025
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard inches toward improvements

The road is anticipated to be rebuilt by October, depending on the weather.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 19, 2011
Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

Best in Show Gala 'ARC Safari: The Companion Animal Jungle'

  • Black Tie
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • January 19, 2022
Longboat Town Projects Manager Charlie Mopps starts new Venice job

Charlie Mopps now serves as Venice's Public Works director.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 23, 2010
American Ideals breaks ground on veterans park

The park in San Marco Plaza should be finished by Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Transcending Movement' guest artist learns alongside company

The Sarasota Ballet welcomes Marcelo Gomes as a guest artist, a role that’s sometimes harder than it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eva Rey |
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall update

Those who have lived in Florida long enough to recognize the waxing and waning seasonal population will inevitably ask about the summer workload at Town Hall, the number of service requests we receive, and where I am going for my vacation this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 16, 2020
Beach renourishment planned for South Siesta Key

Turtle Beach was hit by the effects of Hurricane Hermine in 2016, causing erosion.

  • Siesta Key
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