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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
Residents get hooked on going fishing

It's no secret that Longboaters are hooked on fishing, and they've sent us the pictures to prove it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 10, 2011
Business alliance welcomes Orioles director

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first Breakfast of Champions event of the year Feb. 9 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Members enjoyed a hearty breakfast buffet before learning about the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming Spring Training schedule and the renovation of Ed Smith Stadium from guest speaker Laura Williams, director of Florida operations for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 11, 2011
Booker Middle School Tornado Trot

The cold and rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of Booker Middle School students as they participated in the school's Tornado Trot on Friday, Feb. 11. Students walked, jogged and even danced around the ¼ mile track from 7:30 a.m. until noon to raise money to buy picnic tables so they could eat their lunch outside.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
Visiting family goes fishin'

Henry, Sam, Ivy-Reese and Amaya Kriser, grandchildren of Dan and Vicki Kriser, had a successful day of fishing recently near Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • January 4, 2012
12 Black Tie Events in 2012

12 Black Tie Events in 2012

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lido Key Residents Meet and Greet

The Lido Key Residents took over the Lido Beach Resort Bar on Thursday, Feb. 16 for a sunset happy hour. The social time was spent laughing with friends, getting to know other members and snacking on mozzarella sticks. And the view wasn't too shabby either! They had a great view of their neighborhood from up on the eighth floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FYSA State Cup

Boys U13 and U16 youth soccer teams from across the state of Florida showed off their skills during the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup March 24-25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Premier was one of several preliminary round sites for the tournament, which runs through May 20. For a listing of sites and complete results visit www.fysa.com.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 5, 2012
VIDEO HORS D'OEUVRES: Wine, Women & Shoes video preview

Here's a sampling of what you'll see in the full Wine, Women & Shoes video. Look for it in Black Tie's "About Last Night" blog tomorrow!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

Bird Key Yacht Club held their Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 1 for members to celebrate the holiday season. Pastor Bill Hild from the First Baptist Church blessed the fleet and said a prayer with members. Over 200 people attended the ceremony, which has taken place for over 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will host a free community event tonight.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Save Our Seabirds and The Old Salty Dog restaurant collaborated for a fundraising fish fry Saturday, Oct. 20. Funds from the event will benefit the Wild Bird Learning Center and the ongoing maintenance needs of the center. Guests enjoyed viewing all of the center's temporary and permanent bird residents, snacked on fish and enjoyed live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: "Branching Out" Volunteers

North Carolina-based artist Patrick Dougherty gives a few simple instructions before the volunteers help create his vision on the front lawn at the future home of Sarasota Museum of Art / SMOA, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. The outdoor installation will be taking shape for the next two weeks, but the structure could last from two to three years.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Donations

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club awarded donations to several community groups at its weekly meeting, Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Longboat Key Club Tavern. Recipients included Children First, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee, and Child Protection Center. Funds came from the Gourmet Lawn Party last November.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance January Luncheon

At its January annual luncheon, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated past accomplishments and rang in the new year with the introduction of its new chairman of the board. Tommy Klauber of Polo Bar and Grill took over the chairman post from Brian Volner of C1 Bank at the Jan. 16 luncheon in the Polo Bar and Grill Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • February 7, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota High School performers entertain at luncheon

Check out this video of Sarasota High School's cast of Les Miserables singing "Do You Hear The People Sing" Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New art displayed at The Federal Building

The public attended an artist's reception on Friday Oct. 26 at the New Deal Gallery inside the Federal Building. Local artists Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper, Jill Hastings - Ellis and Linda Larisch displayed their work for the public to see. The Federal Building gets a new exhibit of paintings from local artists every three months.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 28, 2018
Longboat Harbour spooks into Halloween

Residents of the condominium complex wore their Halloween best for their annual party Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • November 11, 2017
Hermitage Artist Retreat hosts The Artful Lobster

Hermitage Artist Retreat's annual event was held on Nov. 11 at the retreat on Manasota Key.

  • Black Tie
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