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

  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 19, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'La Fille mal Gardee'

Sarasota Ballet gave us the best present of the holiday season with its performance of Sir Frederick Ashton's masterpiece, 'La Fille mal Gardee.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 19, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

Week's best bets: Monday, Jan. 19

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 2, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

Week's best bets: Monday, Feb. 2

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 11, 2013
Third-generation resident Mark Wickersham was 'an island guy'

Longboat Key native Mark Wickersham died Dec. 4. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 11, 2014
The Good News: Kristen Little

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services gives stray animals a forever home by matching them with adoptees.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 10, 2015
Q+A with Juan Florensa

Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa's department is responsible for the island's 12-mile stretch of sand - but don't think his job is just a day at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • March 2, 2022
Temple Emanu-El honors Elaine Glickman at anniversary celebration

The Sapphire Celebration was held Feb. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 6, 2021
Celebratory sand castle

Siesta Key Sand Sculptor makes sand castle for Sarasota Centennial.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • April 22, 2022
Honorees recognized at Corinthian Dinner

The annual dinner was held on April 20.

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Arts council reception honors grant recipients

The Sarasota County Arts Council announced the recipients of two grants it recently awarded during a private reception Monday, Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 22, 2010
School board earns 'master board' distinction

Manatee County School Board members and Superintendent Tim McGonegal completed 22 hours of training.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • September 22, 2010
Voting ends Sunday for ABC News contest

Euphemia Haye Restaurant chef/proprietor Ray Arpke is a finalist in the competition.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2010
Booker High wins award for dramatic arts

The Asolo Rep Guild has presented the prestigious Guilder Award annually since 1994 to an area high school in recognition of theatrical project excellence. This year's winner is Booker High School for "Animal Farm," directed by Dan Bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
Italian Republic knights local resident

Having recently been bestowed knighthood by the Italian Republic, the Sarasota Sister City of Treviso, Italy, honored Cavallere Richard Storm with a luncheon Wednesday, April 21, at Mattison's 41.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 15, 2012
May 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • August 23, 2011
Sheriff's office launches website

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking help identifying persons of interest in criminal cases.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2012
More than 150 readers recognized

More than 150 Sarasota County youngsters won tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates March 14, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • December 5, 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast promotes partnerships at luncheon

The Igniting Potential luncheon was held Dec. 5 at Michael's on the Bay.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • February 20, 2020
Gulf Coast Builders Exchange honors local figures at awards dinner

The annual awards dinner was hosted on Feb. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

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