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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 9, 2015
Commission allows Whitney Plaza referendum work

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder received consensus from the Longboat Key Town Commission Monday to craft language for a referendum that would allow him to change the property’s zoning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 16, 2016
Town won't seek legal fees for Jaleski's complaint

The town of Longboat Key won't seek to collect more than $20,000 in special legal counsel fees and counting from Gene Jaleski for a dismissed elections complaint.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2016
Briefs: Longboat Key 2.18.16

Commission postpones collecting legal fees from Jaleski; All Angels blesses columbarium; Longboat Pass Bridge closures this week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 6, 2015
Planning commission approves developer’s request to remove Bay Acres Avenue extension from obligation

In a tight 4-3 vote, the Sarasota County Planning Commission allowed the developer to abandon a road extension included in the Osprey Revitalization plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 9, 2014
Empty nesters

David Novak wants members of the public to know why they may soon see fewer cygnets in the waters of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 8, 2013
Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year

The budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Pay attention to beach flags; Drop meat from the menu

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 5, 2014
Police: Two jewelry thefts don't appear to be related

Both incidents occurred Jan. 28, within approximately 1.25 miles - but police say the similarities end there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • August 30, 2017
Mote sends Patti the sea turtle home

On Aug. 30, a rehabilitated subadult loggerhead sea turtle was released into the Gulf of Mexico off Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 5, 2024
Sarasota residents clean up Siesta Beach after July 4 celebrations

Volunteers picked up firework remnants and other leftovers from the Fourth of July holiday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • December 15, 2024
Longboat Key celebrates end of fall stress with community concert

The town hosted the first ever "LBK Strong" concert on Dec. 14 in the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 5, 2025
Fourth of July fireworks light up the Sarasota skies

The public once again had the chance to enjoy fireworks on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff's Office kicks off toy drive Dec. 1

The toy drive benefits Teen Court of Sarasota, the All Star Children's Foundation the Florida Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office and other organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • March 9, 2026
Longboat town open house features nearly 40 reps

Organizations from local departments, businesses, nonprofits and more connected with community members at the March 7 open house.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • January 25, 2023
Life-saving training, tech return to Longboat emergency departments

The Longboat Key Club's donation to the town allowed for new AEDs to be purchased for police patrol vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 25, 2009
Symbolic chain to return home to Braden River

The Braden River High Athletic Booster Club will formally dedicate a memorial tribute in honor of coach Doug Garrity at 7 p.m. tonight prior to the Pirates' district game versus Bayshore. Additionally, Garrity's parents, John and Dehlia, will present a wooden plaque to the school in memory of their son.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Caregivers struggle to find balance between self care and responsibilities

Local caregivers share their obstacles, while experts weigh in on how to take care of yourself and a loved one.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 17, 2018
Drone company has sky-high business goals in Lakewood Ranch

Pilots hope drone business takes them to new heights.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 17, 2024
Businesses step up to offer meals to those in need

Amid the power outages and aftermath of Hurricane Milton, free hamburgers and hot dogs were on offer.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
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