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

  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

East County sports roundup: 07.27.17

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sol Carson celebrates 100th birthday

Sarasota resident Sol Carson celebrated his 100th birthday Friday, Aug. 15, at the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarasota, Inc. The birthday party included a cake, singing and family. Carson, a South Philadelphia native, lives in Sarasota with his son, Charles. He served in the Army Air Force in World War II and has been part of the JFCS Senior Outreach Services Program for eight years. While eating his chocolate cake, one of his favorite flavors, Carson shared his secret to living so long: "Live life fully."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 29, 2014
Balloon festival canceled

Organizers cancelled the Florida Balloon Festival late Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Virginia Sanders |
  • July 14, 2010
Turtle Watch: Hatchling season starts early this year

As of July 3, with 136 nests laid on Longboat Key, we're beginning to catch up a bit on last year's larger numbers (148 nests for the same time last year). The sea-turtle hatchling season has officially begun a little sooner than expected due to the heat and relatively dry weather.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By John Ewing |
  • February 18, 2013
How to make mixed berry jam

How to make mixed berry jam

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 6, 2015
Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $957,500

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Longboat leaders return to public meetings Sept. 12

The budget, charter changes and smoking bans top the list of issues to address.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 23, 2011
Business Observer

Gurley and Associates law firm earns top ranking; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank receives grant; Salon Central celebrates grand opening; Mullet's Aluminum Products awarded with excellence; ABWA All Achievers chapter recognizes its members

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • September 10, 2020
New College continues to push for growth

Efforts to expand the student body haven’t gone as planned, but increased enrollment still remains atop the school’s to-do list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 9, 2010
Budget workshop summarizes issues

The town manager says the millage needs to be raised to maintain the current level of service in a budget year of a 10% decline in property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • July 14, 2020
City budget attempts to forecast an unclear future

Although the city is preparing to reduce spending and generate less revenue because of COVID-19, staff’s budget proposal attempts to stave off personnel cuts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 30, 2019
School Board approves 2019-2020 budget

Concern about reserve fund prompts 3-2 split.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • August 1, 2024
School board adopts tentative budget and new millage rates

The board approved the $1.35 billion budget and the property tax rate of 6.131 mills.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2024
FAA denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

The Federal Aviation Administration nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres of the West Campus that the college leases from the airport.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 10, 2012
Fall Spice: Cocktails around Sarasota

It's getting 'chili,' and we're not talking weather. A new, peppery trend has been making its way to cocktails around Sarasota. These drinks are sure to add spice to the fall season.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 18, 2011
Game gives glimpse into next season

Football had finally returned to the East County - well at least for a few weeks.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2016
Top Story — August: Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

  • Sarasota
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