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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is recognized as the best HVAC company for emergency AC repair.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Bernard 'Ben' Brieske

Bernard 'Ben' Brieske, 83, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Wendy Penfield

Wendy Penfield, 64, of Longboat Key, Montreal, Toronto and Ubud, Indonesia, died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Memorial service: Robert 'Bob' Craft

A memorial service for Robert 'Bob' Craft, who died April 10, will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 25, 2016
Main Street hosts grand tribute to veterans

Tribute to Heroes Parade founder selected as this year's grand marshal.

  • East County
  • News
  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors |
  • June 27, 2024
401k Plans: Set and Forget?

Five Common Mistakes That Lead to Disappointing 401k Experiences

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
News Briefs

Florida Power and Light to begin tree maintenance; Lido Beach in running for best restored beach; Auditor and Clerk fraud policy draft raises concern

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2024
Van Wezel flooding highlights repurposing engineering study

Hurricane Milton damage prompts Karins Engineering's update to the Purple Ribbon Ribbon to focus on water intrusion mitigation.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ian Swaby |
  • January 19, 2025
Sarasota Chamber honors Observer CEO, hosts Florida Chamber president

The New Year's Kickoff Brunch presented Observer Media Group CEO and founder Matt Walsh with the Spirit of Sarasota Award and featured Florida Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Mark Wilson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 25, 2018
Bradenton thief needed faster cart

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch and East County area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By David Conway |
  • March 1, 2018
Residents, planners discuss sidewalk solutions

Residents want swift action to widen city sidewalks, but officials say the issue is more complex than it may appear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • November 21, 2024
Grove's executive chef shares the inspiration for much of his food philosophy

Greg Campbell keeps everything real, fresh and original at Grove and Pier 22. Just like his grandmother taught him.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 14, 2009
Prudential Palms April numbers up 30%

Short sales account for part of the 30% increase in activity in April '09 compared with April '08.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 12, 2012
TechHouse celebrates expansion

The information technology company recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its expanded office location.

  • East County
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • January 4, 2017
Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 13, 2013
Town prepares for beach bids again

The town of Longboat Key received no bids for its summer beach project April 16. One month later, the town is putting the project out to bid again in the hopes of landing a bid from a sand-dredging company.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Wireless communications antennas have evolved; Effective communication is key to doing business; Hiring Bullock was a mistake, get permanent manager now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 10, 2024
Sarasota moves toward expanding vacation rental regulation

City Commissioner Erik Arroyo maintains his opposition, comparing the ordinance to "using a sledgehammer to kill a fly."

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • October 20, 2022
CDD6 in Lakewood Ranch hits milestone with transfer of wastewater system to Manatee County

Next step will be for Manatee County to take over maintenance of CDD6's potable water system.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 31, 2011
TOP STORY, OCT.: Town Hall Turmoil

After emergency Longboat Key Town Commission meetings Monday and Tuesday, assistant to the town manager Susan Phillips was named acting town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: Leon Eyges Rogers

Leon Eyges Rogers, 96, died April 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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