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

  • 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
  • By Eric Snider |
  • November 19, 2024
Pioneering LWR woman finds comfort in raising funds for Alzheimer's research

Longtime Lakewood Ranch resident Andrea Helme marches forward on her goal of raising funds for Alzheimer's research and care.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 15, 2022
Budweiser Clydesdales show off in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota

Clydesdale shows set for Lakewood Ranch, the UTC mall in Sarasota, Thunder by the Bay in Sarasota and at the Atlanta Braves Fanfest at CoolToday Park in North Port.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 11, 2010
Teen Driver Challenge offered in Sarasota

The Teen Driver Challenge is a free hands-on program offered by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to help teens become safer drivers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 19, 2009
McGonegal proposes school cuts

The cuts include eliminating assistant principals in some schools, 36 reading coaches, a mandatory four-day furlough and more.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 1, 2012
Seaweed surfaces on beaches

The town doesn't rake the beaches when seaweed like the current clumps on the beach wash ashore.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 24, 2012
Isaac tracking westward

A shift in Tropical Storm Isaac's projected path to the west means a direct hit for the Sarasota area is less likely.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 15, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch receives grants totaling $24,000

Group founder Rusty Chinnis says that the group could hire a full-time director with additional support.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2011
Ranch's Premier to host national tryouts

The Clearwater Chargers and the Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch invite soccer players to the United States Soccer Federation Development Academy tryouts from 6-8:30 p.m., May 4, at the campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas is a Siesta Key resident who spent his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows. Read more about him in our Candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Twenty-nine restaurants will participate in tomorrow's event, which will raise money for local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 5, 2019
Longboat Key tennis community competes in USTA tournament

The Cat II tournament features high-caliber players from around the country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 29, 2020
City announces more downtown street closures

The city is working with merchants on plans for temporarily closing streets to vehicles as COVID-19 response efforts continue.

  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 30, 2020
Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr.

Robert “Fred” Ruth Jr., age 95, of Sarasota, Florida passed away on March 26, 2020.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 7, 2018
FHSAA rules Braden River receiver limited to non-district games

The senior was originally ruled completely ineligible on Aug. 8

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • May 18, 2018
Superintendent Diana Greene leaving Manatee County schools

Diana Greene, superintendent, Manatee County, school board, education, Duval County

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2019
Manatee County School District maintains B

Lakewood Ranch area schools maintain, improve grades.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 31, 2018
Your Town: Students read along with Florida's first lady

Stories from your neighbors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 4, 2016
Goodwill promotes Food Bank needs

Drop off donations today at the Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2016
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hermine forms

Longboat Key personnel prepping for 3 to 5 inches of rain

  • Longboat Key
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