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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2024
Red tide alert issued for Sarasota County beaches

The red tide alert extends from Venice Fishing Pier to North Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota blacksmith keeps ancient traditions alive

Thomas Littrell handcrafts metal items, teaches the blacksmith's craft and shares his love for history at Renaissance fairs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 20, 2012
Local Sarasota business honored by national publication

The Furniture Warehouse was recently honored as one of the top 100 Independent Furniture Stores in America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 8, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park named rowing favorite

Rowing facility makes top 10 list of 'notable' venues.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kayleigh Omang |
  • February 24, 2018
High school artists celebrated at The Bash

Education Foundation of Sarasota County held The Bash on Feb. 23 at The Westin Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 12, 2013
Ranch kicker earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High rising sophomore kicker Kyle Thoma finished first in punting for the class of 2016, at the Kornblue Kicking Challenge June 1, at Florida International University.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
Good vibrations

The Tabernacle Christian School middle school student Lauren Medred, an East County resident, earned top vocal honors, taking first place in vocal solo female category of the Florida League of Christian School's Festival of the Academics and Arts Feb. 28 and March 1 at Southeastern University in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Park Bluegrass Jam

Despite a light rain, bluegrass musicians and fans gathered under the pavilion Thursday, Jan. 3 at Bee Ridge Park to stir up some home-cooked roots music as part of a weekly collaborative performance. According to guitarist Gary Miller, during season, when more musicians show up, the weekly event becomes more of an open jam session. 'I think we counted 15 guitars tonight,' said Miller, during a break. 'We just all take turns singing.' Musicians took turns playing bluegrass standards as the audience watched on from beneath the pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • January 27, 2015
The Design Update: Today's Kitchen

In the past decade, people have acknowledged that by designing their kitchens with ample space for cooking and entertaining. Now that kitchens play a role as the centerpiece of the home, floor plans are getting larger and the list of must-have features is changing.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
News Briefs

SCF hosts Workforce Forum; Manatee FCAT scores improve; We Care Manatee seeks donations

  • East County
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota sheriff asks School Board for decision on security plan

A new bill requires all schools to have security presence on campus, via three options. Sheriff Tom Knight is asking the School Board to pick one so he can make it happen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • May 13, 2012
Mother Knows Best: Local Moms Cooking for Their Kids

Mother Knows Best: Local Moms Cooking for Their Kids

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 13, 2009
SEC sues Sarasota couple over Ponzi scheme

About $11 million of investors money was used to pay gambling debts and mortgage payments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • December 16, 2012
The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

  • Black Tie
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • July 3, 2012
Introducing: Carmel Café & Wine Bar

Introducing: Carmel Café & Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • July 3, 2023
Boat racers power through big waves and summer heat at Grand Prix

The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix drew 60 teams of racers to the waters off Lido Beach on July 1 and 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk |
  • December 23, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

Let's Talk Looks: Stocking Stuffers for the fashion-focused

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Waterfront Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Jason Suzor and chef Justin Hibberts at The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island for some shrimp 'n' grits. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch |
  • January 11, 2012
Market Watch: Continuous stagnation

Capital goods purchases by businesses continue to improve. That's good. Orders for consumer goods, however, remain flat. That's bad because consumer spending represents about 65% of our GDP.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 12, 2023
Greek Glendi in Sarasota adds to its menu

From saganaki to frappés, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church is providing new food and drink items at the annual festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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