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

  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 22, 2011
School board gets news of $14 million hole in next budget year

After approving its fiscal year 2012 budget, the Sarasota County School Board Tuesday examined early projections for revenues and expenses in 2013, including a projected shortfall of $14.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng |
  • August 25, 2011
UPDATE: Arrest made in road-rage attack

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested John Sabin in connection with attacking John D. Lee, in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School around 7:20 a.m. Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 28, 2011
City counters British press accounts

The murders of two British tourists in Newtown sparked a rush of tabloid stories, many of which contained unverified accounts of why the men were in that neighborhood and how Sarasota is a 'gangland.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 7, 2011
From homes to hotels?

If a legislative bill is approved, residential areas on Sarasota's barrier islands could see single-family homes converted into short-term rental properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 29, 2010
Historical Society prepares for old-fashioned fundraiser

This year's fish fry, scheduled for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway, will feature a menu of both mullet and grouper, fried-green tomatoes, cheese grits, two complimentary glasses of wine or beer and more, along with entertainment from Blues Pig.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2011
Cops Corner 03.24.11

The complainant was walking his dog, and when he arrived back at his residence, he noticed a plastic bag by the driveway. He picked up the bag and noticed it had marijuana and drug paraphernalia in it.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Lourdes Ramirez |
  • January 12, 2012
My View: Haste on beach improvements plan could lead to loss of events

Sarasota County commissioners believe they have made the right choice in calling for expediting the improvements at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 18, 2012
First-time author honors mom with children's book

Using the story of her own mother, River Isles resident Tami Hegge has authored a children's book about losing a loved one to cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Erosion control

The town will look at possible solutions for retaining sand, including groins, to protect the eroded north-end beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Chris Brown

The Village property owner who has sued the county three times in the past four years wants all Key businesses to have the opportunity to prosper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 28, 2012
GSJGA taps new executive director

River Club resident Wendi Golden was named the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association's new executive director at the end of February.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 5, 2012
East Manatee Bulldogs land on national stage

The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget cheerleading squad won the 2012 Southeast Regional Cheer Competition Nov. 24, earning a berth in the 2012 Pop Warner National Cheer Championships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 27, 2012
Year in review: June 2012, 'IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility'

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 4, 2012
Reid addresses Siesta Key Village Association

The Sarasota County leader reached out to the merchants association, but questions remain about the district and county's relationship.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 26, 2012
Town wants community input on island vision

A consultant will hold community meetings to gauge where the town is headed in the future and if its codes support that way of thinking.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Longboat voters are too intelligent to allow commission to continue as is; James Madison is out there! Two gentlemen fit the mold; Let's treat our Comprehensive Plan as we would a constitution

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • August 27, 2020
City plans Limelight District zoning changes

Officials are working with businesses on a proposal to permit more commercial activity on industrial-zoned property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fire Burns in ODA sophomore guard

The Thunder have received a boost in ball control with her arrival.

  • East County
  • Sports
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