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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 15, 2010
Coast is clear

During the early months of summer, Longboat hotel officials worried that misconceptions about the BP oil spill would impact tourism. Now, most report that summer business remained stable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • October 18, 2021
You Observed: The Paradise Striders took to the streets of Longboat Key to walk for breast cancer awareness

During October, the team usually participates in a local walk but organized their own this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 28, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robyn Drourr

Waterlefe resident Robyn Drourr used her sand wedge to record her first hole-in-one July 16 on the 86-yard No. 4 of Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2019
Sharks and humans chow down together at Mote Marine

Mako no mistake, this event was fun for families and great for hungry sharks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2015
Prominent Lakewood Ranch architect dies

Fawley|Bryant Architecture co-founder and President Rick Fawley died Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 10, 2014
Former Mayor Lew Pollock dies at 98

Pollock served on the Longboat Key Town Commission for six years, including one year as mayor from 1988 to 1989.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stephanie Hannum |
  • December 4, 2013
Just Married: Matthew Buchanan and Diana Kelly

The wedding of Matt Buchanan and Diana Kelly was full of love, faith, family and many surprises.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • November 25, 2025
Longboat Key to consider adding solar power chapter to town code

Solar panel installations are not prohibited under town code currently but could still lead to code enforcement action.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • July 11, 2018
Longboat passes sign code

After three years of not enforcing its codes on temporary signs, Longboat Key has passed sign rules that meet constitutional standards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • May 2, 2016
Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 3, 2015
Olympic planners use Benderson as row model

Rowing officials say Benderson Park's designs are a gold standard for the Tokyo Olympics.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 2, 2014
Workshop outlines ODP and code fix work and timeline

A consultant starts the process to address 'confusing and controversial' regulations in the town code that impact a potential Key Club project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • February 21, 2018
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 90th Academy Awards airs March 4. We offer our picks in all the major categories.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • February 1, 2023
Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 11, 2012
Primary election Q&A

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws near, the East County Observer will publish profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the area.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 2, 2011
University Park home tops sales at $760,000

A home in Richmond Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Adrienne and John Wagner, trustees, Sarasota, sold the home at 8120 Collingwood Court to Robert and Wendy Grady, of Haddonfield, N.J., for $760,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve landscaper

Down to Earth is slated to begin providing services in three community development districts in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 27, 2019
Three-peat for Braden River's Marching Band of Pirates

Braden River High School takes top prize in 3A state band championship, Lakewood Ranch High places third in 4A

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • October 14, 2020
Lakewood Ranch-area school capital projects might accelerate

School District of Manatee County wants to take advantage of lower interest rates.

  • East County
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