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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 1, 2011
University Park home sells for $990,000

A home in Hyde Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Clayton and Donna DeSantis sold their home at 7306 Westminster Court to Lee and Deborah Hirschey of Hammond, N.Y., for $990,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota County coaches dish on their profession's high turnover rate

There's no simple answer to the lack of consistency.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 22, 2010
Creekwood resident vies for Pepsi grant

Cheryl Brady, founder of Vet Care Express, an ambulance service for pets, is seeking a $250,000 grant through Pepsi's Refresh Everything contest. Voting for Brady's idea runs through Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 19, 2010
Chief wants stronger police presence

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle believes a reduction in officers over the last two years has led to an increase in crime.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Dean Kalahar |
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • September 8, 2011
Board wants reports of contractor fraud

A city board established to combat contractor fraud wants residents who have been too embarrassed previously to report their fraud cases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • April 20, 2011
Edibles: Fleming's: the art of steak

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rare authenticity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Jan. 29, 2013: 'Dora Walters Day'

Extra, extra, read all about her: Dora Walters celebrated a long and storied career last week with more than 100 friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2020
Sarasota Memorial opens radiation oncology center

The center marks phase one of the hospitals Cancer Institute project.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 11, 2015
Asolo Rep runs away to the circus in Hetty Feather

The popular 2014 London family-friendly, circus adventure will receive its American premiere in Sarasota in June.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • April 16, 2015
Three projects tax beach renourishment funds

Tourist development taxes help the county pay for projects, but the funds could run short.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2013
Our view: LBK's unavoidable tax hikes

As this was being composed, it preceded the Longboat Key Town Commission meetings Tuesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 23, 2015
Grosvenor Gardens home seels for $1.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 10 and Aug.14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Kristine Nickel |
  • May 11, 2017
The myths — and truths — of summer

Three points to ponder at the temperature rises.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 19, 2022
Key Club’s Welly: Likable, humble, effective leader

Michael Welly, managing director of the Longboat Key Club and Resort from 2004-2012, died Jan. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • 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
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