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

  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 18, 2010
Barbetta surrenders computer

The commissioner agreed to allow his personal computer to be scanned for any business e-mails not in the public record.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 26, 2014
Waterfront 7 Realty opens in Mediterranean Plaza

Longtime Longboat Key agent Pam Hagan recently opened the independent brokerage with five agents.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 12, 2025
Study committee leans toward no reuse for Van Wezel

Repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall appearing less of an option as the Purple Ribbon Committee works through a preliminary draft of its report to the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sydney Cusick

The Observer spotlights WaveRunners swimmer Sydney Cusick.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 3, 2020
Manatee County commissioners vote in favor of immediate 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew

Curfew approved for Manatee County except for necessary travel.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Chamber honors construction company for its service; Taylor Morrison rep named as panelist; John Neal Homes reports record third quarter sales; Salt and Light Productions receives Emmy nod

  • East County
  • News
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • October 7, 2021
Garbage collection times returning back to normal

Waste Management has more success hiring new employees and staff illnesses are down.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 10, 2020
Asplen sworn in as Sarasota County Schools superintendent

Brennan Asplen said he's ready to begin work to ensure a safe reopening of schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 23, 2022
Sarasota County names new fire chief

After a nine-month search, retired Orange County Deputy Chief David Rathbun has been named new chief of the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 4, 2015
Sarasota Memorial gains Level II trauma center status

The Florida Department of Health has given provisional approval to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s application to become Sarasota County’s only Level II trauma center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 14, 2024
US representative urges Nolan Middle School students to get involved

Students received encouragement from Congressman Vern Buchanan to be part of the political process.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 19, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce names Small Business Awards nominees

Awards will be handed out at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Grand Prix Festival

The Fourth of July weekend festivities continue with a jam-packed schedule of events for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2011
Business Observer 01.20.11

Neal Communities reported last week it signed 17 contracts in December 2010. The Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder finished the year with 275 signed contracts and 295 secured building permits.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2009
Judge reviews organization plan

The bankruptcy court will also decide in the coming weeks whether the Colony Association is obligated to pay $14.1 million to repair damage from the 2004 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 10, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High offers a quiz to love

In time for Valentine's Day, students try to ace a matchmaking test.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 17, 2014
Sarasota Ballet invited to Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival

After a year of honors and firsts, the Sarasota Ballet has been invited to perform at Jacob's Pillow, America's longest-running dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emma Burke |
  • August 6, 2023
Get poppin’ with the best prosecco cocktails in paradise

Why wait for New Year's to break out the bubbly? Treat yourself like it's the best day of the year today.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • December 3, 2010
SYC Lighting of the Fleet gets Tropical

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual Lighting of the Fleet on Friday, Dec. 3. The event brought our hundreds of members and their families for an evening full of fun, food and lots of Christmas lights. The theme for the competition was 'Tropical Christmas'.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Vet Celebration

Grandpas, fathers, mothers and children were recognized for their service as veterans at Out-Of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11. The children sang patriotic songs and student council members honored each veteran individually.

  • Siesta Key
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