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Results for: San Diego homeowners trust Reliable Standard Heating & Air for the best HVAC service

  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 26, 2018
Manatee County seeks advisory board applicants

Manatee County looks to fill six open seats for Children's Services Advisory Board. Manatee County Commission selects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 11, 2018
Manatee County buys land for Lakewood Ranch government services hub

Manatee Commissioners approved the $4.6 million purchase of 75 acres north of Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 11, 2019
Presidents Day prompts upcoming county government closures

County government offices, as well as other administrative resources, are among those that will be closed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2019
Allegiant begins service this week to seven new destinations from SRQ

Flights operate twice a week, year-round, airline says.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • July 20, 2017
Preliminary millage rates set for city taxpayers

Commissioners voted not to raise the citywide operating-budget millage, despite considering it at workshops last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • September 22, 2014
County Commission to vote on final budget

After a second public hearing tonight, the Sarasota County Commission will vote on the 2015 fiscal year budget and millage rate.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Nolan Peterson |
  • November 4, 2013
BCC set to discuss lawsuits, Ed Smith lighting

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet in Venice on Tuesday to discuss issues ranging from public works improvements to financial planning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • May 20, 2021
Haven: Going for the Glamour

A smallish condo gets a major makeover, turning a builder’s model into a customized luxury getaway.

  • LWR Life
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 31, 2012
City manager list down to eight

The eight city manager candidates presented to city commissioners Wednesday, May 30, include three Florida city managers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 11, 2019
More wiggle room for Lakewood Ranch students

Lakewood Ranch elementary school teachers transform classrooms to include flexible seating options

  • East County
  • News
  • By Michael Eng |
  • March 21, 2012
Snake incident shocks Walmart shopper

So, here is one of the most interesting quotes I've ever received in more than 12 years of reporting: "I'm going to get a goat from my friend and march that goat right through the front door of Walmart."

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • March 2, 2018
Bus route suspension threatens Longboat worker access

Sarasota county has proposed eliminating Route 18, which services Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 3, 2025
Ride service for Manatee County veterans is on the move

Since the Manatee Moves program began in January, more than 300 veterans have utilized 1,935 free rides.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2016
Paid parking is our friend

Although Sarasota has tried and failed to charge for parking, it needs to persevere: It is needed to create a vibrant environment for businesses, residents and visitors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 25, 2017
Don’t give amazon a dime

Subsidizing Amazon is a slap in the face to businesses and taxpayers who have built their communities on their own.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 31, 2022
Longboat Key residents compare and contrast feelings on winter

Former northerners are split on how they weather the tiny winter in Florida.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 6, 2019
Pair of $1.5 million homes top local sales

Pair of $1.5 million homes top local sales

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Ian Swaby |
  • March 16, 2023
Buchanan pushes permanent daylight saving time

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan said at a Lakewood Ranch event that people are waking up to the benefits of permanent daylight saving time.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 18, 2020
East County Athlete of the Week: Matt Manning

The Braden River senior talks football memories and pizza toppings.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: Secret Sarasota

We asked, and you told us: What is the best-kept secret in Sarasota?

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