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

  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 14, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club seeks pickleball courts

The club submitted an application for six pickleball courts on Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • March 17, 2017
Nashville songwriting stars slide into home plate

The Orioles hosted a star-studded philanthropy event on March 17 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Black Tie
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • September 30, 2015
Cedars Tennis Resort awaits its updates

Since May, Cedars Tennis Resort has been renovated. The changes will be completed Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 6, 2015
Downtown Sarasota attracts pharmacy

Age Vital Pharmacy has leased the former Southeastern Guide Dogs space on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 23, 2013
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message

After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Shane Shifflett

Sarasota Christian School eighth-grader Shane Shifflett went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple, three RBIs, a run scored and an intentional walk to lead the Blazers to a 6-5 victory over Canterbury School of Florida in the Class 2A-Region 2 semifinals May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 15, 2014
Gloria Musicae announces 2014/15 Season

Professional choral ensemble Gloria Musicae's Artistic Director Joseph Holt announced its 2014/2015 season at its annual meeting Sunday, April 12. In addition to announcing the season, Holt announced a new partnership between Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota and Gloria Musicae.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 23, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 25, 2013
Sarasota city employees get dunked for charity

Until 2 p.m. today, city employees will take turns sitting in a dunk tank at City Hall as part of a fundraiser for the United Way Suncoast.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • February 19, 2014
Laurel Park aims to address nuisance properties

People in Laurel Park are looking for a more effective way to address and resolve recurring issues with residents involved in illicit activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 5, 2013
Town Commission approves police contract

A new police contract includes a 401(a) retirement plan offer that includes a 3% pay increase and gives officers another 7% increase in take-home pay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 31, 2014
Applicant agrees to give ZBA another chance

The ZBA met in January for the first time in more than 10 months and the commission and town staff has expressed frustration with its inability to hold meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • February 5, 2014
Mosaic masterpiece

The attention to detail in Stanley and Mary Williams' home on Bay Point Drive is indisputable, and the tile work provides the perfect example.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 4, 2021
Crowds return for Sarasota Christmas Tree Lighting

The downtown tree lighting event returned Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • June 6, 2024
Junior Ranchers program at Lakewood Ranch High helps students grow love for agriculture

The summer camp leaves kids wanting to learn more about agriculture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 26, 2025
TerraNova hosts its first Combined Driving event in Myakka City

World champion driver Misdee Wrigley Miller of Lakewood Ranch was among the competitors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2025
SMH deploys mini robots for knee replacement surgeries

Sarasota Memorial Hospital orthopedic surgeons are using the TMINI Miniature Robotic System accurate bone preparation and implant placement for knee replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 6, 2025
Southside Elementary teachers prepare for the start of school

Creating bulletin board displays, providing bright spaces and assembling "Star Wars" memorabilia are a few of the ways teachers are preparing their classrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 16, 2024
8-pack of Budweiser Clydesdales strut down Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Hundreds lined the street to see the majestic horses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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