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

  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • December 14, 2014
Mote Aquarium to hold exhibit on life cycles of marine animals

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas" will explore marine animal romance, babies and families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 8, 2013
Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet

One of seven Cuban defectors in the corps de ballet of Cuban National Ballet will join Sarasota Ballet's company.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • July 30, 2014
County asks for input on stand-up paddleboard rental

After receiving a proposal to allow stand-up paddleboard rentals on county beaches, Sarasota County will hold two public hearings on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 17, 2014
Thompson named officer of the year

Randy Thompson was honored for a Dec. 12 incident in which he was able to restrain a suspect that was threatening several neighbors with a gun.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 5, 2014
Sam Woolf makes talk show appearance, prepares for 'American Idol' finale

After his elimination from "American Idol" May 1, Braden River High student Sam Woolf appeared on "Live! With Kelly and Michael" May 5, and talks life after "Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 16, 2014
Sand pumping delayed

New sand should be flowing from a pipe this weekend on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • September 12, 2013
Van Wezel partners with Booker High Law Academy

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will begin workshops with Booker High Law Academy in October to teach them about law through theater with 'Chicago: The Musical.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 23, 2013
County Commissioners set for another round of budget talks

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will present the proposed 2014 budget to taxpayers Monday at the second of two scheduled public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 21, 2013
Town requests beach-quality sand

The town is interested in beach compatible sand being dredged near Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Commission approves 10% millage increase; Brenner won't seek another term; Masked man robs Sarasota McDonald's; Sarasota Police seek robbery suspect

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • December 10, 2013
School board hosts workshop on state audit report

The Manatee County School Board hosts a workshop today to talk about a report from the state's Auditor General's Office that found misuse of funds and lack of controls during the 2012-13 school year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 12, 2025
Sarasota Bay Seafood & Music Festival fills ears and stomachs

The event was held in its new location of the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 4, 2025
Longboat Key Community Open House returns March 8

The annual event spotlights local businesses, organizations and town departments at the Town Center Green.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2025
Sarasota city sewer project will prompt lane closures on South Osprey Avenue

Work begins June 3 replacing sewer lines that have approached their useful lifetimes.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2023
Sarasota man held in connection with theft from Classic Car Museum

Daniel Boyce is being held without bond in the theft of a 1977 Porsche 930 turbo valued at $250,000.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 4, 2024
Rain can't dampen the fun at Fireworks on the Lake

The pre-July 4 celebration at Nathan Benderson Park drew thousands of spectators.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2024
Storm debris drop-off sites in Sarasota County to close Nov. 23

Sarasota County’s two public drop-off sites for residential vegetative storm debris will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, the county announced Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2025
Artists invited to submit tennis center sculpture proposals

The city of Sarasota has put out a call to artists for sculpture submissions to be considered for the Payne Park Tennis Center courtyard.

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