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

  • By Maria Amodio |
  • February 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Treasury Dude

Florida State Representative Ray Pilon named 'Treasury Dude' this weekend's honorary Secretary of Treasury at a press conference this morning in Selby Five Points Park. Pilon presented the sculpture, made by Tube Dude creator Scott Gerber, with a symbolic oil can in order to 'grease the wheels of progress' for the Sarasota Arts Festival this weekend. The Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 and Sunday, Feb. 20, on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association and Siesta Key Village Association trash removal

Members of the Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association met Saturday, Feb. 18 for a morning of breakfast and trash removal. Members met at Siesta Key Village Cafe, where co owner Kay Kouvatsos provided a complimentary breakfast before participants headed out to clean Siesta Key roads. The group removed trash from Ocean Boulevard, Higel and Siesta Drive for the Adopt A Road program.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2012
ODA student wins contest

Out-of-Door Academy sixth-grader Hayley Wahl was an inspirational quotation winner of the Embracing Our Differences Contest exhibit on the bayfront in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2013
Take Stock race attracts 1,200 runners to Main Street

Take Stock in Children hosted its fourth annual Take Stock 5K and 10K runs Sunday, March 3, attracting more than 1,200 participants to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Women's Republican Club

The Sarasota Women's Republican Club met for their monthly lunch Thursday, Jan. 4 at Michael's on East to listen to Senator Nancy Detert speak. Seventy ladies attended the lunch where they heard about women in politics. 'It's educational and you get a chance to see everyone and mingle,' said Corresponding Secretary Carlene Mallires. The club brings in different speakers every month from politicians to people in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • October 2, 2012
Oct. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2013
Firehouse Subs donates AEDs to Longboat police

The department will receive 11 of the life-saving devices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts Bulls, Blues, and BBQ

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held it's second annual Bulls, Blues and BBQ Wednesday, March 20, at the University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee campus to allow businesses to network in a two county market. More than 300 people listened to Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones jam out and enjoyed food from Chic-Fil-A, Square One, Hickory Hollow Barbeque, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, and Smack Daddy BBQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • July 21, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts summer bash

More than 100 squadron members gathered July 21 for a buffet dinner and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 8, 2020
Suncoast Charities for Children kicks off Thunder by the Bay

The "Born to be Wild" kickoff party was held Feb. 7 at the White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Black Tie
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • August 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Carreño-Barbieri Festival and Friends

Friends of Sarasota Ballet met August 11 in Studio 1 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. It's the same studio where the friends, or the support and fan wing of Sarasota Ballet, usually witnesses rehearsals of the professional company; but instead, they got to sit in on a Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals class taught by Jose Manuel Carreño himself. The students stem from as far as Hong Kong and the Royal Ballet School for the three-week program.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Katie Johns |
  • September 18, 2018
East Meets West vendors and sponsors mingle

A vender and sponsor-only event was held at The Terrace at Surf Shack on Sept. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 30, 2018
Casa Del Mar owners host Jamaican bash

About 90 residents attended the annual party on Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 8, 2019
Educator shout-outs

Buchanan recognizes Haile Middle School employee.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • October 5, 2018
Children’s Fountain closes after lightning strike

The Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park is closed today and Tuesday after lightning struck the attraction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • January 28, 2018
Fundraiser benefits Healthy Start Coalition

Jan. 25 saw food, music and fun at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 10, 2018
Art lovers enjoy Sarasota's downtown festival

Warm, sunny day brings out crowds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • September 15, 2017
City lifts boil water advisory for barrier islands

The water was tested and is safe to drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 20, 2017
Mote dives into Halloween with Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

What's Halloween without an underwater pumpkin carving?

  • Longboat Key
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