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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2011
St. Mary surprises faithful parishioner

Rita Stormes, a longtime parishioner at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church was honored at a surprise event held recently at the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Awards Banquet

The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services honored volunteers and local leaders at its annual Awards Banquet Tuesday, June 3, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. The Florida Network board members presented honorees with awards such as Counselor of the Year and Manager of the Year. Guest speaker and honoree Florida Senator Rob Bradley was recognized for his work with Florida troubled youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • June 30, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association pursues trolley plans

Siesta Key business owners hope to finally move forward with plans to introduce an open-air trolley system on the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 15, 2019
School district announces district National Merit Scholarship finalists

33 Sarasota County students in total were selected as National Merit Scholarships finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • April 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: Spring gifting season

Christmastime is the most recognized time of the year dedicated to gifting, but the springtime can be just as active.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2023
Goodwill Manasota revives its Community Ambassador of the Year Awards

The awards recognizing community service were last given in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 30, 2022
Sarasota County's new headquarters projected to cost $72M-$74M

The new building next to Celery Fields will be 50,000 square feet smaller than the current administration building in downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 24, 2014
Districts partner for water solution

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2 and 6 will collaborate for a utilities turnover.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 15, 2025
Concourse A officially opens at SRQ

With a gala reception and ribbon-cutting, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport opened its new five-gate, ground-level facility serving Allegiant Air's growing local presence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 27, 2012
Residents urged to stay alert as Isaac passes

While Emergency Operation Centers in both Sarasota and Manatee counties are preparing to shut down, officials are warning residents of rip currents, possible tornadoes and flooding today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 30, 2019
Manatee County officials declare state of emergency

Officials have made sandbags available and they encourage the public to make preparations now.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 6, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee County declares local state of emergency

The county will distribute sandbags and is encouraging manufactured and mobile home residents seek alternative shelter.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 5, 2014
Operatic return

After two decades of performing operas all over the world, Michael Robert Hendrick always looks forward to coming home to the place where it all began.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2013
Welcome to paradise, ULI

Welcome to paradise, ULI

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Fall Spice: Cocktails around Sarasota

It's getting 'chili,' and we're not talking weather. A new, peppery trend has been making its way to cocktails around Sarasota. These drinks are sure to add spice to the fall season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • June 15, 2022
Workshop studies the need for East Manatee Fire Rescue to add paramedics

Fire Commissioner James Carlino 70% of calls for the department are medically related and that it thus makes sense that the best medical care should be provided.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • June 24, 2010
Banyan Theater Company Opening Night Pre-Show Dinner

Banyan Theater Company Opening Night Pre-Show Dinner

  • Black Tie
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 26, 2015
Power problems remain on Longboat Key

The island has experienced seven power outages and several power flickers, or surges, since July 7. The culprit? Everything from equipment failures to underground power line issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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