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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 13, 2013
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story

At 98, Marty Samowitz is the oldest-known Iwo Jima survivor. Feb. 19 will mark 68 years since the start of the pivotal World War II battle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Top of the Morning!

Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • October 1, 2020
Sarasota officials, businesses navigate phase three reopening

The state has lifted most COVID-19 capacity regulations, causing local leaders to readjust their approach to managing the health challenge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Skylar Ead |
  • January 29, 2013
How to FroYo in Sarasota

How to FroYo in Sarasota

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Blake Fussell |
  • January 31, 2022
County mental health task force's report addresses community needs

The task force presented a report to the commission that prioritizes mental health needs in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 8, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.27.09 to 07.07.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota Schools budget revises language on social-emotional learning

The tentative budget’s language was revised, with Superintendent Terry Connor and board attorney Patrick Duggan stating that the new language reflects the budget’s compliance with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 30, 2022
Lakewood Ranch CDDs aim to keep budgets steady amid inflation

All but one Community Development District saw increases below 2% in residents’ fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 30, 2009
Community Golf Scores 06.20.09 to 06.28.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Key resident named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers list

The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named Longboat Key attorney Bernard Walsh to its 2009-10 list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Children's First Top 10 wine tasting at Whole Foods

Community members tasted wine and cheese pairings Thursday, July 18, at Whole Foods to benefit Children's First, a non-profit organization that serves more than 600 of Sarasota County's most vulnerable children and their families. Approximately 50 people attended the event. Whole Foods comes out with two lists of top ten wines each year, once in the summer and once in the winter.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee TSA teams take top honors

Manatee County technology students captured more top 10 finishes than any other district in the country at the National TSA Conference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rick Scott |
  • December 14, 2011
My View: Education, jobs top budget priorities

Next year's budget for the state of Florida focuses on education and jobs without adding new financial burdens to families and businesses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • November 2, 2017
City parking fund runs consistent deficit

The city loses hundreds of thousands of dollars managing parking annually, inspiring an ongoing discussion regarding paid parking downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 26, 2016
Top Story — May: Group organizes to oppose Floridays project

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 25, 2015
Longboat Key highlights legislative priorities

Preserving a longstanding vacation rental ordinance tops Longboat Key’s list of 11 priorities it wants the Legislature to take note of when it convenes in January for the 2016 Legislative session.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 14, 2015
CONA forms committee to examine county issues

The top three issues the association will investigate this year are new sidewalks, roadway improvements and wildlife animal control.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 17, 2010
Sarasota adopts anti dog-tethering law

Sarasota County has made it illegal to chain dogs or other animals outside if certain conditions are not met.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
McKitrick gets in swing for 160th tournament win

For Arlene McKitrick, reaching 160 tournament wins on the golf course took a couple of swings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • March 22, 2019
Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee hosts Hot Havana Nights

Tropical Nights was held March 22 at Grove.

  • Black Tie
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