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

  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ken Thompson Day

City of Sarasota staff members and members of the public gathered Friday, Feb. 1 to recognize the work and legacy of Ken Thompson, Sarasota's longest-serving city manager. City commissioners shared thoughts on Thompson's impact throughout his 38-year career before naming Feb. 1 'Ken Thompson Day.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 19, 2016
Jack Keelin recognized for service

Keelin and his wife received a plague for their service to Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 10, 2016
Children let freedom ring

Students at Freedom Elementary celebrate military, first responders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • October 8, 2015
NAACP celebrates 30th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Sarasota County Branch NAACP honors eight individuals.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2013
College honors Nellie Wilson

Mary Baldwin College honored Longboat Key resident Nellie Wilson with the Admissions Volunteer Excellence Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • November 4, 2009
Guest Fashion Editor - Dr. Allison Silver Schwartz

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: Dr. Allison Silver Schwartz

  • Black Tie
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 23, 2024
Manatee County will pay a fraction of hurricane recovery costs

Of $121 million in estimated hurricane damages, Manatee County is responsible for about $34 million.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • September 25, 2013
Heritage Harbour South CDD confronts speeding

In a non-agenda decision, supervisors voted to install radar-speed signs and create continuity with speed limits throughout its community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 9, 2010
County approves changes to Heritage Harbour shopping project

LNR Property Corp. hopes its 107-acre shopping destination will become a defining piece to the East County community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • July 8, 2020
Common sense solutions for police reform

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • April 6, 2020
Sound issues delay virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The town will hold its essential meetings virtually for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • November 21, 2017
Longboat commissioners agree with neighborhood on underground-utility sticker shock

The Bayport Beach & Tennis Club's exception will likely lead to an increase for other properties islandwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kathryn Parks |
  • September 29, 2014
Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

Theater SRQ&A: Elliott Raines

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 26, 2010
Summer smashes

Summer is upon us, and there's nothing like beating the heat in a cool, dark, movie theater. Refreshing new releases in the upcoming months will, hopefully, be just what the doctor ordered for that annual affliction: post-Oscar disorder. The following films look as though they could provide that shot-in-the-arm we cinephiles so desperately crave this time of year.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Klint Lowry |
  • March 15, 2020
Sarasota Opera won't go down quietly

Company will perform 'Suddenly Opera' pop-up mini concerts outdoors throughout the week

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 18, 2012
Club celebrates 1,000 milestones

Seventeen members of the Lakewood Ranch Running Club participated in the club's 1,000-Mile Club, running 1,000-Miles or more in 2011.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 10, 2025
Sarasota seniors ring in Pride Month

Project Pride SRQ recognized long-term couples and newlyweds at Silver Pride this year, among other activities celebrating Pride Month.

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