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

  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2024
Hundreds attend Lakewood Ranch Library grand opening

The Lakewood Ranch Library opened Jan. 12 with a huge celebration.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • February 20, 2024
Catholic Charities celebrates 40 years of serving all at its annual ball

Hundreds gathered for the event held Feb. 17 at Micheal's On East that benefits the Diocese of Venice's work in the community.

  • Black Tie
  • In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2026
Helga Williams

Helga Williams, 84, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Siesta Key, Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 15, 2025
Manasota BUDS reaps harvest of Pineapple Kitchen's special event

Mac and cheese, apple fritters and hot toddies were on the menu to raise money for the nonprofit.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • October 22, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Suspicion is in the eye of the beholder

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 16, 2022
Lakewood Ranch baseball players' act of kindness a beacon of light

Breast cancer survivor surprised with roses from Lakewood Ranch High baseball players.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 17, 2021
Manatee County Planning Commission roundup: impact fee debate

Manatee County Planning Commission members discuss impact fees, rezone requests

  • East County
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 7, 2009
At home in the spotlight

With a following among South Florida Parrotheads and North Florida folk fans, Michael J. Weiss is hoping his acoustic solo act catches on at home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2009
Cops' Corner 06.25.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Drug-monitoring program

Readers respond to Gov. Rick Scott's decision to repeal the prescription drug monitoring program.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'The gift is for the giver'; Keeping the honorees straight; Sunshine's wine and dine; Madcap moments from 'Madcap Evening'; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • June 26, 2019
Passion knows no distance for local musician David Berry

Berry's latest album, "Success/Fail," was made by friends separated by state lines but brought closer through music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • March 10, 2024
Cookbook by Longboat resident makes recipes easy to read

Kathleen Greig shares her love for diverse cuisines and recipes through her blog and debut cookbook, "Inspired Cuisine."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 9, 2012
Neighbors: Diane Lyons

Diane Lyons' nonprofit organization, Shamrockers USA, keeps kids on pace on the track and in life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 12, 2011
Heritage Harbour puts pressure on Aquaterra

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South CDD are hoping to compel their irrigation provider to enter into a formal contract.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 1, 2015
Ross applies for Lakewood Ranch position

Longboat Key’s assistant town manager is applying for a executive director position where she resides in East Manatee.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 11, 2015
LWR High students give poetry justice

Lakewood Ranch High students who are versed in poetry meet each week to share their writings.

  • East County
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