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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2024
Kids' summer runs return to Siesta Key, North Brohard beaches

One-mile runs will be held at Siesta and North Brohard beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 27, 2025
The sun shines for Forks & Corks' Grand Tasting

The courtyard of The Ringling provided the perfect backdrop for the Sarasota-Manatee Originals' annual food and wine tasting event.

  • Black Tie
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 26, 2023
Young pelican rescued from fishing line on Longboat Key

Longboat Key residents and members of several environmental groups teamed up to help a pelican entangled in fishing line.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • November 14, 2023
WBTT supporters get on the Soul Train again

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe returns to the '70s for its annual fundraiser.

  • Black Tie
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • April 12, 2024
Stranded dolphin swims free with clean bill of health

The distressed mammal received attention from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium staff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2025
Haile Middle School teacher arrested on charge of lewd contact

The student told deputies that the teacher sent an explicit photo.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • July 28, 2025
Time to See It: Divergent Gallery

Explore Sarasota through a new creative lens at Divergent Image Gallery.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Spotlight Partners
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2024
Sarasota man arrested for soliciting sex and child neglect

A man armed with a sword was arrested for child neglect and soliciting sex from a Sarasota police officer during an undercover operation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2024
Library Foundation celebrates Sarasota's public libraries with author Colson Whitehead

The best-selling author delighted the more than 600 luncheon attendees with his special brand of humor.

  • Black Tie
  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 15, 2024
Father, 4-year-old son die in boating incident in Braden River

Their bodies were recovered behind the water treatment plant on Ward Lake.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2024
Learn the basics of Sarasota’s budget process at town hall session

City of Sarasota officials will explain the process of setting the fiscal year 2025 budget.

  • Sarasota
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  • In Memoriam |
  • November 13, 2024
Ruth Latrelle Strauss

Ruth Latrelle Strauss, long time Longboat Key resident, passed away on Monday, November 4th, just short of her 99th birthday (born December 12th, 1925).

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 22, 2025
Sheriff's Office, East Manatee Fire Rescue to host Halloween events

The two free events, at the Sheriff's Operations Center in Bradenton and Station 1 in Lakewood Ranch, will have goodies and activities for kids.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • March 20, 2026
City parking scheme schemes hurting our tourism

The city of Sarasota should end its program to charge for parking to remain competitive with other tourism areas.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 14, 2025
And the Oscar goes to charity in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Medical Society Gala has an "Oscars" theme at the Grove Ballroom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2026
Suspect caught after shooting near Palmer Ranch

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says the domestic incident sent one person to the hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Janet Combs |
  • January 11, 2026
Hospital Gala guests make it a record-breaking night in raising funds for innovation

In its ninth year, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's annual gala focused on raising money to bring new technologies to the SMH system.

  • Black Tie
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • January 21, 2026
How to take advantage of your smart water meter

The town of Longboat Key has introduced an online monitoring tool for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • February 26, 2026
Late-night cookie chain opens its first store in Sarasota

Insomnia Cookies is now open at 2264 Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2026
Sarasota gunfire remains under investigation

Police looking into a Wednesday shooting into an unoccupied vehicle.

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