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

  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 15, 2020
Finalists named for Sarasota Teacher of the Year

The finalists teach at Fruitville Elementary, Sarasota Military Academy Prep, Alta Vista Elementary and Booker High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 18, 2009
Community leader John Sandefur dies

A member of many Sarasota organizations, Sandefur believed that it was a person's obligation to serve his community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 7, 2009
Film Review: 'Is anybody there?'

Who wouldn't want to see a film in which Sir Michael Caine stars? OK, 'Jaws: The Revenge' was a skipper, but at age 76, Caine has two Oscars under his belt.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2010
Twins make strides for donation effort

Devon and Reagan Sullivan hope to raise $12,000 this year to help InStride.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 29, 2012
Colony: Not the only agenda item

The Longboat Key Town Commission will end its summer hiatus Sept. 4 with two meetings and a packed agenda.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • September 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Restaurants close for summer vacation; New wedding specialist is good at tying the knots; Columbia Restaurant to benefit area non-profits

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 22, 2011
Film Review: 'J. Edgar'

If there's only one reason to see Clint Eastwood's new film, 'J. Edgar,' it's to be totally blown away by Leonardo DiCaprio's performance in the title role.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 18, 2019
Longboat artist reveals turtle-made-of-trash sculpture

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers gathered the raw materials for the work over the course of their season of beach patrols.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • June 7, 2015
Film Review: 'Love and Mercy'

"Love and Mercy" chronicles the journey of triumph and tragedy that Brian Wilson endured as songwriter and musician for the Beach Boys.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 25, 2013
Giving Matters honors philanthropist

Booker High School senior Laura Alston is the winner of the 2013 Young Woman Philanthropy Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2013
Observer Media Group launches Digital Observer Media

Observer Media Group made another step into the digital world with the launch of Digital Observer Medai Monday, June 17, at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 5, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Joe'

Nicolas Cage is back on top of his game in the new film, 'Joe.'

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ellenton Landings |
  • September 4, 2025
The Rise of Niche Active Adult Living

The unique needs of the Baby Boomer generation reveal a new trend in real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 7, 2026
Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota hospitals gain Forbes' recognition

The magazine's 2026 Top Hospitals list includes four from the Manatee-Sarasota region.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • December 1, 2017
Get the flu vaccine, doctors say

Flu season is starting earlier this year, and two of Sarasota's doctors tell residents to get vaccinated sooner rather than later.

  • Health
  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 9, 2021
Genoa debuts new models at Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch

With four new models in Genoa, the Lake Club of Lakewood Ranch secures the Parade of Homes' Best Overall Community Award.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 22, 2012
Sianna bests The Villages in SRQ Magazine Cup

Sianna defeated The Villages 8-7 in overtime to win the SRQ Magazine Cup Feb. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 30, 2016
Nicholas Sparks writes chapter for Manatee literacy initiative

The best-selling author will headline a library foundation fundraiser in February 2017.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Cirque Des Voix

This Weekend Best Bet features an evolving collaboration between Sarasota's 100-member vocal chorus Key Chorale and the flexible and exciting circus acts from Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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