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

  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 21, 2012
Sand sculpting events coincide

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is up against another sand-sculpting event the same weekend. But reality TV stars could help build hype.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2010
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • April 9, 2015
HGTV design star David Bromstad to deliver Ringling College's commencement address

Bromstad, host of HGTV's "Color Splash," graduated from Ringling College in 1996.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 19, 2011
Little miss sunshine

East County singer Maria Wirries goes from guest artist to the main attraction. The little girl with the big voice turns 13 and prepares for her first solo concert.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Layla Copeland

Layla Copeland juggles two careers: co-owner of Serving Spoon and a designer of handmade handbags. Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 20, 2018
Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage

Heavy rain in Sarasota, Bradenton causes damage while tornado touches down in Myakka City.

  • East County
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  • By David Conway |
  • August 10, 2016
Light pole flower baskets sprout up downtown

The Downtown Improvement District has begun installing a series of light pole flower baskets on Main Street, part of a larger project throughout the area.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 17, 2016
Local law enforcement remembers fallen officers

Local policed departments and sheriff's offices mark National Police Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • April 12, 2018
Operation Kindness thanks veterans

The nonprofit hosted its annual fundraiser April 12 at The Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 20, 2014
County budget holds taxes steady

The preliminary Sarasota County budget, which is set to increase 1% to $1.09 billion, keeps the millage rate at 3.39% for the 2015 fiscal year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer |
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
OUR VIEW: Jackson demise for the best

Contrary to prevailing establishment opinion, Sarasota County did not 'lose out' on the Jackson Laboratory deal.

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  • Opinion
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 8, 2014
Issues to Watch 2014: How we will grow

Manatee County leaders are setting a new vision for growth.

  • East County
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 14, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Local restaurant owner gets hitched with Farmers Inn on Wheels

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 30, 2013
Ghost Hunters skeptically chart paranormal activity

The Ghost Hunters SRQ, a Sarasota non-profit that uses science and tools to prove or disprove paranormal activity, shared their tactics with an audience full of believers in the paranormal at Braden River Library.

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