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

  • 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
  • News
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 31, 2017
‘Siesta Key’ premiere event canceled after outrage over animal cruelty allegations

Ticket purchasers were alerted July 30 that the red-carpet event was canceled due to "unanticipated events" — just days after connections emerged online between a cast member and potential animal abusers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 7, 2024
Bird Key ranked among nation's best retirement destinations

The Sarasota neighborhood was chosen as the 29th best place to retire in America in a survey of retirees by MarketBeat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2025
Manatee County begins distributing 96-gallon trash bins

New trash bins will coincide with addition of automated trucks in October.

  • East County
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  • In Memoriam |
  • March 21, 2023
Larry “Sammy” Corbitt

Larry “Sammy” Corbitt, 80, passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2023.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 11, 2010
Longboat 7-Eleven to close

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will close next month because a new lease could not be negotiated.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 21, 2011
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of rushing touchdowns sophomore Demardre Patterson scored in The Out-of Door Academy's 33-6 victory over Moore Haven Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 11, 2016
Competitors ace Observer Challenge

The 17th annual tournament brought 120 players to the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Madison Bierl |
  • August 8, 2025
One final year for Lakewood Ranch Prep seniors to chase their dreams

Shaun Ulstad and Andrew Cordani hope their work gains them acceptance into MIT.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 9, 2020
Historic marker is back

The marker is one of seven installed in 1997. It notes Longboat Key's role in training new Army Air Corps pilots.

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  • By Harry Sayer |
  • November 5, 2021
Child Protection Center brings Night of Hope and Healing to Suncoast Air Center

The event made its return on Nov. 4.

  • Black Tie
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: George Raymond Devine

George Raymond Devine was a practicing dentist and oral surgeon.

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