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

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota County picked for "big" conference

The Alliance for Innovation selected Sarasota to host the 2014 BIG Ideas Conference.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 4, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: On the road

A 7-week-old bobcat found in Lakewood Ranch has been transported to the Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation. East County-based wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews received a call Sunday night from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, after Deputy April Allison found the young bobcat near the corner of State Road 70 and Lorraine Road. The Wildlife Center of Venice took the bobcat Tuesday for rehabilitation with three other cubs.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch

LB3 Lacrosse and the Monsters Lacrosse Academy hosted their 2nd Annual Rippin at the Ranch Tournament June 21 and 22, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. Dozens of teams, ranging from U9 to high school participated in this year's tournament. The LB3 Monsters U9, U15 and high school B teams all were crowned tournament champions while the U11A and U13A teams both advanced to the championship game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dog Graduation Ceremony

Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrated the beginning of a new chapter at its graduation ceremony Thursday, April 24. Eight graduates and their guide dogs spent the afternoon enjoying their new companionship. Guests heard from Southeaster Guide Dog alumnus guest speaker Donald Olinger. "I'm absolutely ecstatic," says Tina Ladner of bringing her guide, Tangerine, home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Renaissance Assembly

Braden River Middle School students and faculty members met Sept. 10, in the school's gym, for the monthly Renaissance Assembly. Students who earn 3.5 GPAs, or improve by .5 from the previous semester, attend the monthly celebration, which this month included faculty members, such as Carl and Michele McClellan, completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Arts festival raises awareness

The 20th annual downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Fair takes place Oct. 4 and 5, at Five Points Park and Central Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Green Eggs and Ham

Felice Tannen's class, from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with a breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham Friday, March 7. Tannen and her class dressed as the Cat in the Hat and sang Dr. Seuss songs while enjoying breakfast. Students at Bay Haven have been learning about Dr. Seuss this past week in honor of his birthday on March 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • March 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Luncheon

Women of varying affiliations with the Girl Scout Gulfcoast Florida chapter met March 12 at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, from ladies who work for partnering companies that let troops sell cookies outside of their doors, to the actual scouts and other corporate faces of the program. Guest speaker and Girl Scout alum Blair Bloomston spoke to attendees about bullying and the importance of leadership during the Girl Scouts Luncheon.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Cities Association of Sarasota Gala

The Sister Cities Association of Sarasota (SCAS) held its fourth annual One World Gala Sunday, March 16 at Michael's On East. The event honored Linda Rosenbluth and Embracing Our Differences for their involvement with the association and community. Members and guests celebrated the association's 51st anniversary with a dinner program including pianist Guilia Vazzoler from sister city Treviso, Italy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's BBQ

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church held its annual St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Barbecue Sunday, March 23. Parishioners enjoyed a home cooked dishes and hot food from the barbecue with Irish music and a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • March 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon

On March 24, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a fashion show and luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Over 240 women attended the show, 'Cruising Into Spring,' which featured fashions from Dillard's. All proceeds benefitted local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2013
Cutting edge

The Selby School at Community Haven, 4405 DeSoto Road, will host a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
VIDEO: Children of 9/11

The Observer interviewed students, teachers and a military veteran on how 9/11 is remembered and taught in the classroom. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Craig Obrecht submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Sarasota Sailing Squadron docks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invite & Dinner Gala

The Waterlefe Golf & River Club held its first annual Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invitational & Dinner Gala Nov. 9. Proceeds from the event, put on by the Waterlefe Women's Golf Association, benefited the Manasota Operation Troop Support.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
VFW raises funds for Community Haven

East County-based Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities received $11,500 for programming, thanks to VFW Post 3233.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
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