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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
Ron Johnson legacy: A blueprint on life

The former Longboat Key mayor and longtime civic and community leader died June 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • December 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Best of 2018 on Longboat Key

Here are 2018's best police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • April 8, 2020
Outdoors-focused tourism operators struggle

Perfect weather in the height of the season can't help business, they say.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 25, 2017
It's cool she cares

Braden River student's 'Be Cool School Challenge' benefits Goodwill

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.16.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 7, 2011
Neighbors: Betty Huston

Everyone whom 94-year-old Betty Huston passes while riding her three-wheel bike from Twin Shores to Publix gives her a wave.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Hospital Board Central District Seat 1: Vicki L. Nighswander

Meet the candidate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Observer Group wins five SNA prizes

The Observer Group made some headlines of its own last week, winning five awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America's editorial contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 8, 2022
Neighborhood complaints over recycling plant reach City Commission

With little authority available, the Sarasota City Commission is considering all options to provide relief for residents in Central Cocoanut surrounding a growing debris recycling business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Denim and Diamonds

On Saturday, March 3 the members of Bird Key Yacht Club ditched their normal classy outfits for something with a little more glitz and glam. Members put on their best denim, their best diamonds and even some diamond covered denim for a Western-themed evening with dinner and dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Downtown Sarasota Village Lighting of the Trees

Celebrate the first annual lighting of the trees event this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota bests Dixie Hollins

Students wearing orange shirts showed their Sailor spirit Friday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game. Sarasota High School stayed ahead through the entirety of the game.The final score 37-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2021
2021 Holiday Lights in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

Check out some of the area's best decorated houses for the holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By June LeBell |
  • July 1, 2009
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

The best and the worst thing about live music-making is that it's transitory, and, unless there's a recording of the evening, what happens disappears the moment it's made.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Debra Jacobs

As CEO of The Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs will lead the $200 million foundation through nine strategic initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • June 11, 2014
Three Things: The Very Best

Sarasota has homes and estates that can dazzle the world and attract buyers with the deepest of pockets.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

  • Black Tie
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 12, 2012
SCORES: Pirates top Seminoles on Senior Night

The Braden River High boys soccer team defeated Southeast 2-1 Jan. 11

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held the 2013 Salute to Business banquet, Friday Nov. 1. The Chamber recognized the achievements of its members and reviewed the success of the past year. Members also learned about current and future projects such as the Sarasota Tomorrow Next program. The award ceremony marked the beginning of the Chamber's 94th year of investing in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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