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

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 9, 2019
Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

Some Manatee County food pantries worry about survival

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • March 18, 2021
Longboat Key police gets new boat

A WCIND grant worth $215,000 paid for the new 32-foot Yellowfin Offshore boat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Welcome to Dreamland

"Hollywood" and "Labor of Love" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 27, 2022
Lawmakers follow through on condo inspections

Longboat leaders had prepared rules of their own in case special session came up empty.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Craft Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Relax with a cigar, a beer and guitar music this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BOO RUN

More than 400 runners dressed up as superheroes, hippies, ghouls, characters and more at the 2012 Boo Run 5K Run/Walk. The 9th annual event at Lakewood Ranch Main Street also featured a 1-mile fun run, a raffle, and an award ceremony. The raffle included jewelry, gift cards and even a bike. Awards for Best Couple, Best Hero and Best Villain were awarded. Proceeds from the event went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • September 11, 2024
Walking tour company provides tasteful experience at St. Armands Circle

Key Culinary Tours educates patrons about Sarasota's cuisine and rich history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • May 28, 2020
Arlington Park residents hope to relocate historic home

The neighborhood association wants to turn Sarasota’s last remaining Lustron house into a community center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2019
EYE ON BUSINESS: Escape from the ordinary in Bradenton

Panther Ridge family strive to offer an exceptional escape room experience.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • June 14, 2021
Town Commission to continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Longboat Key Town Commission to use Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 28, 2012
Debby dominates Key

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'Debby dominates Key'

Collateral bands of rain from tropical storm Debby turned Siesta Key streets into canals, flooded the beach and delayed bridge construction.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 11, 2019
Longboat firefighters see the other side of emergency response

Visit to county's consolidated dispatch center gives first-responders a chance to close the loop on communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 19, 2013
Three public projects remain on track

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County School District continue work on major construction projects.

  • Sarasota
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