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

  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 10, 2012
Centenarians celebrate birthdays

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated their 107 and 102 birthdays, respectively, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant and Marina celebrates 45 years; Cannons Marina receives its 14th Admiral's Circle Award; AMI Outfitters opens on Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2018
Longboat Key Obituaries: Jan. 4, 2018

William Bruckner, Thomas Buffett, Edward Fenton and Lola Hoenig died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • February 15, 2018
Sale could pump new life into Longboat north-end gas station

Planning, Building and Zoning officials have had preliminary conversations with a potential developer about putting a new gas station at the property

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 25, 2014
Low Country boil makes mouths water

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its seventh annual Cajun-themed shrimp boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 19, 2011
State Street garage process moves forward

Sarasota city commissioners reviewed a proposed parking garage and an affordable housing deletion request at their regular meeting Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • October 12, 2011
Chinnis reflects on 30 years of changes on Longboat

When Rusty Chinnis, founder of Rusty Chinnis Contractor Inc., arrived 30 years ago on Longboat Key from Atlantic Beach, the island looked different than it does today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.17.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.12.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 23, 2017
Cops Corner 11.23

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 11, 2017
Lakewood Ranch area Cops Corner May 11

A look at some of the more interesting crime reports in East County.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Emily Leinfuss |
  • September 13, 2023
New Venice arts leaders earn unexpected promotions

Neither Kristopher Geddie nor Derek Blankenship knew the top job was waiting in the wings.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 14, 2025
Sarasota prepares to line up new interim manager

As search begins again following Marlon Brown's 2024 retirement, a new face may temporarily lead City Hall staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • September 5, 2017
At Fogt's Music, Sarasota's music community thrives

To area musicians, Fogt’s is more than a store — it’s the best clubhouse, support system, music school, repair shop and social hub in town.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By David Conway |
  • January 21, 2021
City revisits zoning code overhaul

Three years after abandoning a complete rewrite of city zoning rules, the commission is asking staff to pursue comprehensive changes in commercial and mixed-use districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 4, 2012
The Landings Publix plans $1.5 million renovation

Storeowners hope the remodeled Publix will boost business in the not-so-visible plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 20, 2013
East County schools lead state TSA competition

Braden River High School and Nolan Middle School TSA teams will advance to the national competition in June.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota County Schools are safe, says Florida assessment

The Florida Safe Schools Assessment Tool is broken down into seven categories to asses the health and safety of school districts.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Jimmy and Tina O’Brien | Realtors/Founding Members | RealtyPartners® |
  • June 7, 2018
Helping Families Achieve Their Real Estate Goals

Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota Realtors, Tina and Jimmy O'Brien, are founding members of RealtyPartners® that helps families achieve their real estate goals with a New Home Buyer/Seller Savings Program.

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