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Results for: San Diego homeowners rely on ReliableStandard.com for expert HVAC and AC repair services.

  • By Liz Ramos |
  • November 4, 2022
Meals on Wheels Plus hosts Empty Bowls on Lakewood Main Street

People came for the soup, bowls and camaraderie but, most of all, to support the social services organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 16, 2022
Temple Beth Israel hosts May Shabbat dinner

More than 70 members and guests attended the social dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Samuel Chapin

Samuel Chapin, 90, was a 39-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 23, 2012
Sarasota police chief to retire in October

Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Hollaway is a member of the state's Deferred Retirement Option Program, which mandates that an employee receives additional pension dollars for five years before they must retire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 10, 2012
New Gulf Gate Library plans in the works

Gulf Gate residents are encouraged to attend a Feb. 23 workshop to discuss what they want for a new library coming to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 31, 2011
City meetings available as mobile downloads

The city of Sarasota can now use cellular phones such as iPhones and Droids to view live and archived meetings at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 11, 2011
Ranch senior named Wendy's High School Heisman national finalist

Lakewood Ranch High senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists, of the 48,000 students who applied, for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award, which honors exceptional students who bring excellence in academics, athletics and community service.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 5, 2011
Business Observer

RVA named manager of Beach Castle Resort; Carman's Shoes closes after 45 years on the Circle; PFG Asset Management Group to open Key office

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
Obituary: Marie Barr

Marie Barr, of Sarasota, and formerly of Highland Park, Ill., and Bennington, Vt., died Aug. 28. She was 88.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 16, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Smedley named manager of Prudential Realty offices; Wagner Realty announces top producers for January; Michael Saunders & Co. opens Boca Grande office

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 2, 2011
Business Observer

Daiquiri Deck owners make the cut for opening; LBK Moorings receives ValvTect Marina award

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Susan Chapman

Susan Chapman is well known for her civic duty. Her public service includes being president of the Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association, former president of the CCNA and former chairwoman of the Police Advisory Panel. But there are several things that Sarasotans don't know about her.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • April 17, 2012
Obituary: Robert L. White

Robert L. White, of Longboat Key and St. Louis, died April 4, his birthday. He was 88.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • March 13, 2013
LECOM School of Dental Medicine holds grand opening

The $52 million school on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard opened in July to welcome an inaugural class of 100 students.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 5, 2013
Feb. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Margaret Lanier; Longboat Key Town Commission solicits town attorney services; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park homes; Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher; Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 5, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission will solicit town attorney services

A new town attorney will be selected in a process that will take approximately four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 20, 2020
Sheriff says no lockdown of Manatee County residents has been discussed

Manatee County Sheriff says no lockdown has been discussed by the county.

  • East County
  • News
  • In Memoriam |
  • November 7, 2019
Maxine Wheeler Allen

Maxine Wheeler Allen, aged 85, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in Jesup, GA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Katie Johns |
  • November 11, 2018
Longboat Key Rotary Club salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted a luncheon in honor of more than 200 local veterans Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • October 19, 2018
George Camille Cosbar

George Camille Cosbar, 90, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Longboat Key and Larchmont, N.Y., passed away on September 19, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
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