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

  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 25, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce catches up on meetings and awards

The Chamber held its Annual Meeting and twice-delayed Small Business Awards luncheon in one afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2025
Peachey's Baking Co. sets opening date in Sarasota

The wildly popular donut business is coming to the Landings shopping center.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lakewood Ranch Medical Group |
  • March 9, 2023
Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms & Getting Immediate Help Can Make a Difference

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S.

  • Health
Sponsored Content
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 27, 2023
Ringling Trail wins statewide honor

American Public Works Association Florida Chapter named the multi-modal conversion of Ringling Boulevard project of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 23, 2021
Hearings scheduled for rezoning of the Quads

County leaders will decide whether to officially rezone the Quads near Celery Fields and what limitations are acceptable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 2, 2012
Garden Leaders' bid protest denied

Lakewood Ranch CDDS 1, 4, and 5 supervisors voted April 30 to deny a bid protest by its former landscape contractor Garden Leaders.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 6, 2012
FULL STORY: Buchanan makes first visit to Ranch hospital

Vern Buchanan made his inaugural visit to the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, where he heard concerns from hospital administrators about proposed health-care changes.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 14, 2012
Parents of bus crash victims to file lawsuit against district

Eight families of students involved in a Jan. 5 bus crash have notified Manatee County Public Schools they plan to take the district to court.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 19, 2012
Season of Sharing donations continue to grow this year

As the campaign comes to a close, contributions are still coming in, but donations are slightly behind last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Tidewell Foundation |
  • May 29, 2025
Empath LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Empath LIFE empowers adults aged 55+ to continue living at home while receiving extra care during the day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • August 24, 2022
Local theater professional to create new arts festival in Sarasota

Jeffery Kin spent 15 years building drama at The Players Centre, and now he's hoping to build a bigger stage for all of Sarasota's arts organizations.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mark Gordon | Contributor |
  • May 14, 2018
Out of the weeds

A local company aims to deliver a big dose of top-notch service to the nascent medical marijuana industry.

  • LWR Life
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • July 3, 2023
A reader responds to the St. Regis parking garage

This reader argues in favor of the garage and its potential positive effect on property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Miri Hardy |
  • March 5, 2021
Bird of the Week: Northern mockingbird

This state bird of Florida can mimic the songs of more than 50 Southern birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • December 15, 2011
Neighbors: Garret Brown

Garret Brown has worked as a Jimmy John's employee for the last three-and-one-half years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • September 14, 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County honors community leaders

The 13th Annual Intertape Polymer Group Leadership Breakfast presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County celebrated Dick Vitale and Todd Jones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • May 21, 2018
Two more candidates going for Sarasota County School Board seat

This makes three candidates challenging Jane Goodwin for her District 5 seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Keely Carney |
  • March 28, 2012
"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

"Where's the Beach!?" - New Girl's Family Comes to Town

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Embracing their messages

With its annual public art exhibit, Embracing Our Differences gives local art students and teachers the opportunity to discuss inclusion and diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
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