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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, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 22, 2009
Lady Mustangs race to top finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team placed first out of 31 teams at the Mountain Dew Invitational Sept. 18 at the University of Florida Golf Course in Gainsville.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2011
Manatee schools 'Race to the Top'

The Manatee County School District on Monday became one of 11 districts statewide to receive additional state funding through the 'Race to the Top' grant program.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 6, 2017
Lakewood Ranch rises in national rankings

Two real estate consulting firms have named Lakewood Ranch in the top five master-planned communities in the country.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Dancers take top honors

Junior varsity and varsity dancers at Braden River High School and all-star East County dancers took home top honors March 8 during the Marching Auxiliaries Competition in Sanford.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 1, 2019
Lakewood Ranch area spa offers sensational services

Sirius Day Spa franchisee works 'to create a brand."

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 1, 2025
Longboat hopes to buy underwater land for $10,000 (or less)

The submerged acreage could help with a high-profile town sewer project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 25, 2021
City identifies transportation project priorities

Roundabouts, trails and complete streets highlight staff’s plans for the future, though officials have differing thoughts on the most important projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 24, 2023
Former East County high school athletes excel at next level

These five alums are continuing the success they started with their local playing careers.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 12, 2019
Stopping sewage spills should be top priority

Sarasota County has had sewage spills almost every week since March. You would think commissioners would be alarmed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2014
News Briefs

Arlington Park pool reopens; Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • January 3, 2018
Former Longboat bombing range not scheduled for clean up until 2047

Bombs, rockets and bullets peppered the Key in the 1940s — it could take the Department of Defense more than 100 years from then to clean it up.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • August 3, 2011
EDIBLES: Relationships rule at Libby's Cafe

Fran Casciato, the executive chef at Libby's Cafe + Bar in Southside Village, has an unusual world view for a chef. It is a strong focus on relationships - with customers, kitchen staff and owners.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Arrest made in Longboat Key hit-and-run case

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

Sarasota Memorial Hospital moved up two spots in U.S News and World Report's rankings of the top hospitals in Florida, to sixth best in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2010
TOP STORY, DEC.: SMR sells Ranch Realty

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer said the sale is part of its long-term business plan.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 15, 2012
BID extension moving forward

A push for a 10-year extension of the Circle taxing district sets the stage for landscape maintenance and a parking garage project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 5, 2012
Tech grant makes finalist list

A $28.7 million grant request by the Manatee County School District is one of 61 finalists being considered for funding.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • September 15, 2016
Community prepares for the Giving Challenge

Will donors top last year's record $7 million in contributions during the 24-hour event?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 31, 2010
Community Golf Scores 05.18.10 to 05.26.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
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