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

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • June 9, 2025
Town department heads, officials recognize staff with lunch and awards

Longboat Key town employees from every department gathered June 6 at Shore Restaurant for an afternoon brunch, trivia and awards ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Remembers 9/11

Families gathered Sept. 10 at the Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch for a special event remembering the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The LWR Remembers 9/11 event included patriotic songs, speakers, a flag pole dedication, a silent procession of emergency vehicles and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • September 24, 2022
Sarasota County urges attention, weighs decisions on Ian

The Longboat Key fire chief tells residents to heed orders if evacuations are needed for Tropical Storm Ian.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 27, 2025
Neighboring police collaboration increases public safety on Gulf Coast

Longboat Key and Sarasota police departments and law enforcement agencies sign memorandums of understanding that allow the organizations to work together to fight crime, respond to emergencies and search for missing persons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 23, 2023
Longboat police enforce rules to keep dogs off the beach

After multiple warnings, an officer wrote the dog owner a citation for continued violation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2018
Developer offers tilted view of the future in Lakewood Ranch

Harrod Properties nears completion of Gateway project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2014
Our view

Why property is so expensive

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2023
Truck drivers square off with a baseball bat and a gun

One gun versus a baseball bat and another left in a hotel room highlight the reports from the Sarasota Police Department in this week's edition of the Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
SMR names new SMR Farms president

Gary Bradshaw will lead SMR's agricultural operations, after almost 17 years with the company.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 6, 2022
ODA junior ranks third in Class 1A boys pole vault

ODA junior Tyler Beck aims to soar to a state medal in the pole vault.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 22, 2012
Lightning strikes

Weeks after Gene and Jennifer Venditti discovered their home had been struck by lightning, the couple is still getting their house back in order. The Vendittis said they are grateful for the local service providers who have assisted them.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 23, 2015
New Tara Elementary track jogs students' enthusiasm

The school's track was upgraded from grass to clay, thanks to some extra dollars from a district project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • July 27, 2011
Festive fiesta

The people have spoken. Tommy Klauber, chef/owner at Pattigeorge's restaurant, has been organizing popular themed interactive dinners at his restaurant for years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matthew Serrano |
  • June 25, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Summertime Cocktails

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • July 17, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Crow's Nest

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Steve Harner and Chef Mike Leopold of the Crow's Nest in Venice. Learn how to make Bouillabaise in this week's in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Broken Egg

This week we went in the kitchen at The Broken Egg with owner Dawn Hair and chef Marco Estrada while he prepares Don's Fiesta Skillet, a Mexican-inspired breakfast medley with chorizo and peppers, served over a bed of the restaurant's Cheesy Potato Casserole.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Continental

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Dorota Presland and chef Chase Johnson of Cafe Continental. Join us and learn how to prepare crepes Benedict in this week's in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • February 18, 2021
Lois Best Katzenbach

Lois Best Katzenbach was born in Chestnut Hill, PA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jim Brown |
  • August 24, 2011
Town staff hard at work on Key developments

Contrary to what same may think, the Town Commission and staff are working diligently to ensure Publix and other developments are right for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 12, 2020
Work begins soon on Longboat's fire stations

Projects to renovate one fire house, replace another expected to begin in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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