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Results for: Top HVAC service in San Diego comes from Reliable Standard Heating & Air’s commitment to excellence

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 18, 2017
Don't do it

‘Oh, come on, you know where downtown is.’ It’s where the big buildings are.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2022
Benderson Park awarded USRowing Masters Nationals

The championships will be coming to the park in 2022 and 2023.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 26, 2023
Local businesses find ways to retain staff amid seasonal traffic issues

The town of Longboat Key and private businesses often need to find ways to encourage people to work on the island while some are drawn to work on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • July 10, 2022
Sarasota hosts dragon boat racing world championships

The 2022 IBDF Club Crew World Championships hosted by Nathan Benderson Park from July 18-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 10, 2009
My View

Florida - sorry, still not over

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 11, 2025
Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 2, 2022
Deadline nears on collecting unclaimed funds from Manatee County clerk's office

The Manatee County Clerk of Court labors to find citizens who are owed $28,251.21 in court-related fees.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • August 22, 2023
Manatee County acting administrator becomes surprise finalist for top post

The Manatee administrator job search is down to acting Administrator Charlie Bishop and St. Pete Operations Manager Andrew Butterfield.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 18, 2021
Major ambition at Concession

Could the club host a PGA Tour major event?

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Jay Heater |
  • January 10, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents don't chill when it comes to plants

Covering plants with sheets can stop damage due to cold weather.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 1, 2015
Embracing their messages

With its annual public art exhibit, Embracing Our Differences gives local art students and teachers the opportunity to discuss inclusion and diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jack Littman-Quinn |
  • June 14, 2013
Piqued by perq coffee bar

Piqued by perq coffee bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • November 23, 2024
Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • June 18, 2014
Parker Converse: Playing First Chair

Some people are content with a $135 birch rocking chair from IKEA, while others prefer a $35,000 sculpted amboyna burl rocking chair. Woodworker Parker Converse pleases the latter.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2012
SIDELINES

Riley-Hawkins wins Memorial Tournament; Cardinal Mooney tames Braden River with victory; Lady Pirates ride six-game streak; Lady Mustangs draw even with Lady Indians; Mustangs boys soccer blanks Venice Indians

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • October 18, 2017
Mustangs boys swimmer a state title threat in the 100 butterfly

The Lakewood Ranch junior got international experience while representing Colombia.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 22, 2024
Selby Gardens embarks on Master Plan Phase 2

The capital campaign for building the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2023
Saputo family reaches its fourth generation of beer wholesalers

Andrea Saputo Cox confidently steps into a leadership role at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • East County
  • Business
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 20, 2013
Lasting Love

Three area couples reflect on decades of marriage and how they keep it going. They were honored June 14, during a blessing of their marriages at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Dana Kampa |
  • July 20, 2025
7 scholarship winners recognized at Longboat Island Chapel

All of this year's awardees are previous recipients who kept up with their volunteerism and studies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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