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

  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • December 18, 2023
Town's internet upgrade means faster performance, big savings

Longboat Key’s IT department is working on switching town government to a faster, in-house network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 17, 2013
Contemporary art exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

The Ice House is the exhibition space for Alfstad& Productions, and plans to launch season of exhibitions and events beginning this November.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • November 26, 2018
Your Town

Your Town

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 1, 2016
St. Boniface blesses pets

The annual service is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • September 27, 2013
Fall Film Picks

This fall's film line-up is all about star power and directors extraordinaire. Some of the best veteran and contemporary actors will grace the silver screens in the coming months. From the Civil War to science fiction, a cornucopia of quality films is about to hit theaters. The following are list-toppers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 29, 2025
Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

A staple for visitors and locals alike, the Columbia Restaurant shares the legacy behind its tasty traditions.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 29, 2024
Lighting concerns for sea turtles prompt town investigation

Now a month into sea turtle nesting season, a resident said artificial lights visible from the beach could disorient hatchlings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 27, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top sports events in East County this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 28, 2016
New Oasis' home springs to life

Congregation hopes its new building becomes a hub of activity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 9, 2024
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi to open Lakewood Ranch restaurant Jan. 20

After years of delays, the Japanese restaurant is opening the State Road 70 location on Jan. 20.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2011
TOP STORY, JUNE: Siesta Key Public Beach named No. 1 in the U.S.

Sarasota County officials were more than happy to join a crew from 'The Today Show' on the beach at 8 a.m. May 27 to celebrate Siesta's ascension to the No. 1 spot on the annual Top 10 Beaches list of Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 15, 2020
Longboat revises proposed lightning-rod restrictions

Longboat Key town commissioners will vote on the proposal in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 13, 2018
Riverview High's boys swimmers win team titles, but the girls team has the area's best swimmer

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Nov. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hurst Capital expresses interest in Hostess, St. Armands parking fixes, Siesta mowing woes continue, Thanksgiving recipes and Popcorn Bob!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • May 9, 2022
A funny thing happened on the way to the safe space

Laughter is contagious in the Asolo Rep’s upcoming production of “Eureka Day.” Here’s a diagnosis of where the humor comes from.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 28, 2020
Changes coming next week to traffic on Fruitville, Gulfstream and U.S. 41

Turn lane expected to reopen Tuesday as roundabout project enters new phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 20, 2021
Viability of Lakewood Ranch charter school pondered

Manatee school board approves a charter school that hopes to open in Lakewood Ranch in 2022

  • East County
  • Opinion
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