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

  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors personnel

Firefighter/paramedics Brian Kolesa and Brandon Desch and Deputy Chief Matthew Altman received awards.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2014
Speech sensation

Sgt. First Class Cory Remsburg's story - one of courage, struggle and survival after being seriously injured during his last tour in Afghanistan - not only brought the room to a standing ovation Jan. 28 at the White House during President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, but it earned a standing ovation at home, as well.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2014
Obituary: Howard Swartz

Howard Swartz, 86, of Longboat Key and New City, N.Y., died Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 22, 2021
Manatee County accepting applications for Library Board

Manatee County is accepting applications for the Manatee County Public Library Board of Trustees.

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  • In Memoriam |
  • July 25, 2024
Harvey I. Steinberg

Harvey Steinberg of Framingham, Mass. and Longboat Key was the beloved husband of the late Arline Steinberg.

  • Longboat Key
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  • In Memoriam |
  • December 5, 2024
Charles Shook

Charles Shook (Minister Emeritus, Longboat Island Chapel), died on November 27th at age 96.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Janet Combs |
  • March 14, 2025
‘Jersey Boys’ inspires Florida Studio Theatre's annual Shindig: Oh What a Night

FST honored Priscilla and Jack Schlegel with is prestigious Spelman Award.

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 28, 2023
Manatee County names Oct. 3 after local World War II veteran

World War II veteran John Skeen of East County is honored with his own day.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2024
County fire department offers free child safety seat inspections

Inspections will rotate to a different Sarasota County fire station each month.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 3, 2025
Mad Hatter NYE Party

Step into whimsy and welcome 2026 in spectacular style at GROVE's Mad Hatter NYE Party!

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Sponsored Content
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 6, 2021
Braden River football knocks off Sarasota

The Pirates controlled the clock in a 21-6 win.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 5, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant owner selects design firms

The Seidensticker family's latest restaurant venue on the first floor of the Palm Avenue parking garage is scheduled to open in November.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Anthony Paull |
  • May 9, 2012
MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery Hosts Opening

MillerBrady Fine Art Gallery Hosts Opening

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 22, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'That's What She Said'

This film felt like a low-budget 'Bridesmaids,' but with much more raunchy humor.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 7, 2011
Vizcaya condo sells for $2.25 million

Laurie Champion, Boston, sold her Unit 3B1 condominium at Vizcaya, 2399 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Alan and Constance Herbert, of Barrington, Ill., for $2.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 17, 2011
Detectives investigate suspicious incident

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating an incident in which an unknown male approached an 8-year-old girl in River Club.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 17, 2010
WaveRunners post impressive showing at Gator Holiday Classic Invitational

Twelve members of the Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners swim team competed at the Gator Holiday Classic Invitational Dec. 3-5 in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 20, 2011
Principal puckers up for pig kiss

As a reward for students raising $10,000 at a recent fundraiser, Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes kissed a pig April 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Nathan Kirkman

Braden River High junior Nathan Kirkman set a personal best with a combined lift of 620 pounds at the Class 2A weightlifting state finals April 15. Kirkman finished ninth in his first state tournament appearance. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

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