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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 26, 2011
Hearing officer indicates tower rejection

Hamilton "Chip" Rice Jr. said Vertex Development is not entitled to a special permit to construct a 150-foot tower at 5625 Whitfield Ave.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Orr |
  • March 29, 2013
Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

Hot air balloon rides -- yes, please!

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 10, 2018
Sarasota County agrees to fund second helicopter for sheriff's department

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is buying a used Bell 407GX to supplement its existing helicopter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 3, 2018
Chamber prepares for Small Business Week

The week kicks off with seminars starting on Oct. 16 and concludes with the awards luncheon Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • January 28, 2022
Entertainment execs chat in front of Newsies panel

The Observer brought together four local arts and entertainment executives to discuss how their organizations have fared during the pandemic and beyond.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • September 23, 2009
Fable for our time

Don't fall for health-care bone

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Thomas Sowell |
  • September 17, 2009
Don't fall for health-care bone

Fable for our time

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Casey

Tara resident Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • January 7, 2015
Emeril Lagasse to showcase Michael's On East

Emeril Lagasse to showcase Michael's On East

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 1, 2012
Sara Sardelli: Turning Pointe

Sara Sardelli takes on a larger-than-life role as she dances her way into the upcoming season as the newest principal of Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 22, 2019
Vernon A. Edgecomb

Vernon A. Edgecomb, of Brandon, Fl. and Bradenton Fl. passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019 at the age of 87.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2014
Airport chief outlines improvements

As Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport finishes a major facelift on its terminal, officials look ahead to a new $22 million air traffic control tower and enhanced customs capabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 24, 2017
Reluctant hero and fighter pilot serve as co-grand marshals in Lakewood Ranch

Veterans offer wave of support during Tribute to Heroes parade.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Allan Gehrig |
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2024
Sarasota rifle shooter seeks gold in Paris

Mary Tucker will compete in two events at the 2024 Paris Olympics this month.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 11, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Carman

When Bill Carman's garage door is open, people often stop to take a look inside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 7, 2015
Heritage Harbour earmarks more dollars for ponds, reserves

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District's supervisors reviewed a first draft of a 2015-2016 budget at their May 5 meeting at the East County community, located off State Road 64.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 3, 2019
Town rezones property for Grant's Gardens

Landscaping business has remodeling plans but more approvals must happen first.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

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