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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 14, 2016
What leadership can do

Greater Sarasota-Manatee shares similarities with Colorado Springs. Both are growth markets with attractive amenities. But there’s one huge difference: leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 23, 2016
Frond of mine for Palm Aire artist

Palm frond art signals a triumph for Sarasota artist after his heart attack.

  • East County
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  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 18, 2013
Resident shines on national television network

University Park resident Chris Kohatsu's recipe for success is to follow her passion for cooking wherever it leads.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By John McGuire |
  • August 2, 2017
Longboaters work to improve community's understanding of sea turtle nesting rules

Volunteers, town officials and residents work together to enforce beach rules and further inform residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • February 28, 2013
Take a walk through Indian Beach

Visit five different homes in the eclectic Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2009
Tank transport company relocates to Manatee

Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport is relocating its headquarters from Newport Beach, California to Port Manatee Commerce Center.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2010
Briefs 09.09.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
OUR VIEW: Scandal reveals lack of oversight

For a long time Sarasota County had a decent reputation for being well managed. But the unfolding procurement bribery scandal that started with the arrest of a county manager last month certainly has tarnished that view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By David Conway |
  • June 23, 2016
County proposes allowing payments at Lido park

The county and city are working on a potential rule change at Ted Sperling Park that would allow commercial operators to accept payments on-site.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 24, 2017
Search for Siesta Village maintenance contractor stalls

The current contract ends Aug. 26, leaving county staff with about a month to find a new maintenance contractor for the area.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 16, 2014
County files response to Sanborn Studios counter lawsuit

Sarasota County denied the claims made against it by Sanborn's counter lawsuit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • December 10, 2025
Cannons Marina boats burglarized of more than $40,000 of equipment

The boat dealership, rental company and service center had GPS devices stolen from five boats overnight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • November 5, 2020
Coyote sightings reported in Longboat Key

In October, Longboat Key had its first reported coyote sightings since 2018.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 27, 2022
Bay Runner trolley service launches Wednesday

The Bay Runner trolley service covering downtown Sarasota and the barrier islands will be available March. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 6, 2022
City Commission initially approves smoking ban on parks and beaches

One hearing and vote remain before smoking bans can take affect. Establishing designated smoking areas will be considered.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 29, 2016
Film review: 'Christine'

The tragic story of a Sarasota news reporter's on-air suicide — and the motives behind it — comes to life in this sympathetic portrayal.

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  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.30.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 26, 2017
Noise violation, shoplifting top this week's cops corner

Read about crime in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • September 5, 2013
Plans for new control tower remain grounded

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport needs a new control tower, but sequestration has tied up FAA funds needed to move the project forward.

  • Siesta Key
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