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

  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 29, 2012
Year in review: August 2012, 'Commission chooses Benderson project'

The Sarasota City Commission picked a $1.4 million offer for prime commercial space on Fruitville Road. The offer is half what a competing developer offered to pay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 16, 2019
Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

Legend of Sleepy Hollow expands at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 20, 2013
Queen of the Conservatory: Margaret Barbieri

Margaret Barbieri's role in The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance is more than a name.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Adagio Sarasota |
  • March 20, 2025
Walkable Luxury is Coming Soon to the Quiet Side of Downtown

The soon-to-be-unveiled Adagio Sarasota is planned to infuse fresh energy into this arts-focused district near Bayfront Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Fast food, slow suspect

A roundup of this week's most interesting police reports.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 19, 2016
Ballet review: Balanchine's 'Jewels'

Sarasota Ballet reprised all three of Balanchine’s masterpieces, with each reaching breathtaking levels.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • January 18, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 01.19.17

From work anniversaries to a bride who said "yes to the dress," we've got the inside scoop on the latest social news.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2011
65 years and going strong

Florence and Saul Putterman, of Lido Key, celebrate 65 years together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Sarasota County held its Celebrating Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon Tuesday, April 29. Chamber members and Leadership Sarasota alumni gathered to recognized Corporate Partner of the Year Sun Hydrolics, Rubert Ludwif, Mery Beth and Jim Bos and Charles Hines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • August 31, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High volleyball out to prove doubters wrong

Despite losing key graduates, Cougars Head Coach Chad Davis said the team should be as good as ever in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 12, 2023
Sarasota Open tennis tournament is aces

Things to watch for and do if you attend the event this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 21, 2010
Candidates at odds on health care, schools

Incumbent Keith Fitzgerald and his opponent, Ray Pilon, agree on many issues, such as oil drilling and homeowners insurance, but their largest divide centers on whether the state should continue to sue the federal government over health care.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Cops Corner

April 26 Natural setting 3:23 p.m. - 700 block of Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Person. A naked woman was spotted near a pond. The police report states, "Naked F by pond in corner by cluster of palm trees."

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 19, 2010
Realtor spearheads second veterans memorial

Even before the proposed Fallen Heroes Memorial gains approval, a committee is proposing a second memorial at San Marco Plaza in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
Sarasota's beaches are the best

Siesta Key Public Beach and Lido Beach have been featured in TripAdvisor's Choice Awards for Best Beaches 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 22, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 22

Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 22

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2023
Tardy tender transfer keeps couch on a moving truck

After 1,500 miles, a moving company refuses to take a sofa the last few feet until payment is received. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Dora Walters |
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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