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

  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 24, 2021
You've been vaccinated — Now what?

Vaccinated East Manatee County residents enjoy new freedoms

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 10, 2013
Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

Poetry changed Cedric Hameed's life - now he's paying it forward.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 19, 2025
Grant funding flows to Lakewood Ranch community ponds

Central Park has 29 ponds, five of which are being supplied with plants thanks to the Healthy Pond Collaborative.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jack Nelson |
  • March 25, 2026
LECOM Suncoast Classic found an above-par home in Lakewood Ranch

Since the tournament's debut in 2019, it has been a staple of the community calendar.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • January 28, 2026
Longboat Key resident jockeys for space on the track

Sarah Frederick recounted her 55-year career riding as a jockey, part of an early wave of women in the sport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 10, 2026
Today and tomorrow take the stage in Florida Studio Theatre's 'Birthday Candles'

FST blows out the candles on a lifetime of birthdays during a single play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota resident to be inducted into National BMX Hall of Fame

Alice Bixler dedicated 50 years of her life to the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 21, 2022
Town Center Green's over-budget bids prompt rethink

Longboat Key hopes that additional private money can be attracted to keep the stage project on track.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 26, 2022
Sarasota's Pickleball Club builds excitement for indoor facility's opening

Opening set for November, but the Pickleball Club already is making an impact in the Lakewood Ranch community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 3, 2020
Ringling brings holiday happiness with toy drive

The Drive-Through Holiday Splendor event was held Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • December 24, 2020
And to all a good night

Christmas on Longboat Key has a certain glow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • September 16, 2021
Foundation for Dreams and Dream Oaks camp begins Endless Summer Nights celebration

The two-day event started Sept. 16.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 24, 2021
Sarasota Chamber throws centennial bash at art museum

Oct. 22 celebration was held at Sarasota Art Museum/

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 13, 2021
Rededication ceremony planned for Unconditional Surrender statue

The ceremony will take place at Bayfront Park on Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 15, 2023
Grand Prix of Sarasota crowns champ at TerraNova

The Myakka equine facility hosted some of the world's best jumpers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 23, 2022
Students cook up meals at Hospitabull

HospitaBull 2022 was held March 22.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 3, 2022
2022 Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix kicks off with block party

The downtown block party was held July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 8, 2022
Donors of Distinction returns with grant ceremony

The rechristened nonprofit held its annual grant ceremony on June 8.

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