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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Maria Amodio |
  • December 2, 2010
CYD Gingerbread Festival kicks off

More than 100 gingerbread houses were unveiled at the CYD Gingerbread Festival Kickoff on Thursday, Dec. 2, at Sarasota Square Mall. The event featured an Iron Chef style decorating competition as well as a giant gingerbread house. Proceeds from the event benefit Community Youth Development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 18, 2010
LLSA Chamber unwinds at Encore Motorcars

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its latest Business after Hours at Encore Motorcars of Sarasota, Inc., Thursday, Nov. 18. By 7 p.m., members and their guests were just starting to depart from the casual networking event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • November 13, 2010
Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest

Thousands ate, drank and were merry at the ninth annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 13 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines as well as food from more than 35 area restaurants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Progressive Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents tasted a world of flavors from the comforts of Lakewood Ranch Main Street Sept. 15 during the "Around the World" Progressive Dinner. Guests started with sushi at Saijo Sushi & Japanese Restaurant before tasting Mexican, Scottish, American and French cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • May 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Jovial journey

After 85 miles of cycling, a group of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members from Gear Up Florida wheeled into the United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee Center to present a $750 grant. The team enhances the lives of more than 1,300 individuals with disabilities through grant funding and community events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 28, 2010
Primrose celebrates world's cultures

From Egypt and China to Italy and Mexico, students at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch took a trip around the world for the school's sixth Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 24. Each class studied a different culture, created costumes and enjoyed authentic cuisine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Out of Door Academy Halloween Parade

Children at Out of Door Academy paraded in their Halloween costumes around the schools campus on Wednesday Oct. 31. Teachers also dressed up for the occasion. Parents showed up at the end of the day to take photographs and pick the children up from school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Hoedown

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church held a celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17 to mark the end of their Pony Express Pledge Drive. All proceeds from the pledge drive supports basic ministries and community outreach. Members put on their cowboy boots for line dancing and enjoyed beverages at the saloon.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2013
Have band, will travel

Local musicians looking for a regular gig are in luck.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Sock Hop

Cuffed jeans, poodle skirts and hair grease a plenty filled the cafeteria at Gene Witt Elementary School Friday, Sept. 28, for a 1950s-themed sock hop. Students and parents dressed in clothes from the decade, enjoyed food and drink, danced and played games.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Plant City

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Plant City 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Jan. 29. Forward Angelica Rego scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from defender Tatum Young in the 36th minute.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Dinner

Christ Church of Longboat Key held its semimonthly dinner Wednesday, Feb. 27. Parishioners enjoyed a lasagna dinner followed by a presentation titled, "My life in the theater: From ingenue to character woman," starring Carolyn Michel, an actress with the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 4, 2016
GreyHawk parades patriotism

Nearly 100 children participated in the community Fourth of July parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2016
Insanely fun run a success

Hundreds run in inflatable obstacle course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • August 15, 2015
Mote takes a bite out of Sharks Days

The Fins and Fun family festival capped off Mote’s Shark Days on Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 5, 2016
Bird Key members show off their talent

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club displayed their own artwork at an opening Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 19, 2015
Goodwill Grand Opening

Community gathers to shop at new Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 8, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
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