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

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 24, 2016
The truth on trade

When Donald Trump launches into his tirades on how the U.S. is ‘getting killed’ by bad trade deals, he is only telling the sound-bite side of the story. Actually, we’re benefiting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 19, 2011
Soups star at Star Keeper Cafe

Star Keeper cafe owner Cindy Snyder shares an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine

This week we went in the kitchen at Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine with executive chef and owner Derek Barnes and chef de cuisine Adam Straatman while he prepares the restaurant's Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop, which is served with a hash of sauteed pulled pork, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and finished with a mole sauce.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch |
  • December 5, 2012
Market Watch: Curb your appetite for high returns

Returns from the stock-and-bond markets aren't what they used to be. Today, we are mired in an economy going nowhere, which provides limited investment opportunities because of the twin government sins of excess spending and overhanging future tax increases.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 4, 2024
12-year-old's aneurysm leaves her family living in a 'nightmare'

Grace Burnett remains in intensive care since Aug. 4, and her parents hope to spread awareness about brain aneurysms.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 27, 2026
Longboat Key evaluates impacts of new flight path

Residue found on patio furniture may be connected to a new flight path, and the town is hiring an engineering firm to look into it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By James Peter |
  • March 6, 2024
For-profit charter school approved amid public opposition in Sarasota

Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy’s application says it will contract with Charter Schools USA, a for-profit education management company.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs squad sweeps Lady Warriors

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team beat Seminole Osceola 25-12, 25-7, 25-21 in a Class 6A-District 12 match Saturday, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 13, 2023
SRQ's 2022 passenger traffic breaks record again

In the past five years, passenger traffic has tripled at the airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 10, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 03.11.10

Heritage Harbour resident Domenico Geminiani won his fourth tournament of the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) season March 6-7 at Lake Wales Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Couple opens Oasis Church in East County

Led by Steve Coad and his wife, Kristin, Oasis Church launched Sept. 25. The church meets Sundays at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2025
Tourism agencies teamed up for Allegiant plane design

Sarasota and Bradenton tourism bureaus are behind the branding that promotes the area on an Allegiant Air Airbus A320 that will be based at SRQ airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
Realtor attempts to sweeten the deal

Mark Sanders stood in front of the Java Dawg mobile coffee bus Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Downtown Farmer's Market holding a "Rent My House" sign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2011
Reporting for duty, sir

As cars drove by the Sailor Statue Wednesday, they gave a friendly honk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 13, 2019
Laurel Park neighbors gather for Tunes in the Park

The concert is held twice a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2016
Opera fundraiser helps animals

OASIS hosted its annual young artist program.

  • East County
  • News
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