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

  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • October 26, 2011
BACKSTAGE PASS:The master of adaptation

Andrei Malaev-Babel, director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' explains why you won't see him directing 'fluffy' plays any time soon.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • December 14, 2011
Pirates name new coach

Former Out-of-Door Academy baseball coach Mike Verrill was named Braden River High's new varsity baseball coach Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Scene & Heard

Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 4, 2011
City mulls impact fee suspensions

City Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested the city needs to examine closely the county's impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

A woman dropped off her daughters, 17 and 13, at the beach. She called the 13-year-old a few hours later to check on the pair, and the younger daughter said her sister had taken off with an older man.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • December 2, 2010
My View: All restaurants should pay taxes

The tax exemption Marina Jack enjoys has long outlived its need, if indeed it ever had one. The successful business should pay as its competitors do.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 10, 2011
Scene & Heard

Gloria Musicae artistic director seeks singers for musical commemoration; Night of comedy to benefit homeless youth; Sarasota Ballet appoints new development director; Carreño Dance Festival kicks off with intense summer programs

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • September 28, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A new page turns for Stephanie Hannum; A summer's worth of tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • September 29, 2011
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
Cops Corner

1:45 p.m. - 1800 block of Sandalwood Drive. Criminal Mischief and Assault. A homeowner was unsatisfied with some woodwork being done in his home. He was disputing a bill the worker gave him, because of the poor quality.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2011
Longboat tricycle riders want third-wheel treatment to halt

APRIL FOOLS - A new battle is pedaling its way onto Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 4, 2012
IN MEMORIAM: Lenobel remembered as family 'rock'

Hazel Lenobel, 82, died Dec. 29, 2011, after a 21-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 4, 2012
Delve into 12: Ron Lambert

Ron Lambert will take the helm of Lakewood Ranch High School's band program after Bob Schaer retires in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 3, 2012
Beatles' guitarist's legacy 'keeps music alive'

Music education is 'getting better' with a little help from Louise Harrison - and her friends.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 24, 2013
Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
Manatee County Commission nixes Concession development in Lakewood Ranch area

Plans for The Concession Phase IV turned down Manatee County commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • July 1, 2020
Date nights on hold for east Bradenton parents

Lakewood Ranch-area parents excited to have a few more months with their college-bound kids before becoming empty nesters.

  • East County
  • News
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