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

  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2009
Ranch's Hesselberg named among Great 100 Nurses

Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg, SCF Lakewood Ranch provost and dean of nursing at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, was recognized by the SCF District Board of Trustees at an October meeting for being named among Great 100 Nurses by the Florida Nurses Association.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • November 5, 2016
Leadership Academy honors Superintendent Lori White

The Sarasota County Schools Leadership Academy recognized Superintendent Lori White during a tribute Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • September 26, 2022
Manatee County issues evacuation orders

Manatee County issues mandatory and voluntary evacuations, effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, and proceeds with county closures.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2009
Ranch CERT adds 18 volunteers

Eighteen Lakewood Ranch resident volunteers underwent training and were certified as new members of the Lakewood Ranch Community Response Team.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 28, 2010
Chief stresses necessary fire evacuations Keywide

After a fire from a resident's kitchen stove was reported last week, all Islander Club residents failed to evacuate the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 24, 2012
Sandbar brings boaters and non-boaters together

A football field-sized sandbar recently emerged on the north end of Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 6, 2013
Aging in Paradise begins healthy discussion

Longboat Key Fire Rescue and Aging in Paradise Resource Center officials are discussing ways they can work together to promote wellness on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 6, 2020
Longboat Key cygnet hatches

Out of five eggs, one cygnet emerged from its shell on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jay Heater |
  • September 9, 2017
Voluntary evacuations for Zone B in Manatee County

Residents are urged to find their shelter Saturday with brunt of Hurricane Irma expected Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
Hospital system breaks ground on new North Port facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new south county hospital will open with 100 beds and can be expanded to 400.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • August 13, 2022
Sarasota-area beaches again cleared for swimming

Bacteria levels return to acceptable concentrations at Siesta Key and Lido Key beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Forty Carrots pays tribute to co-founder Diane Weiss

Forty Carrots Family Center staff, families, supporters, colleagues and alumni paid tribute to Diane Weiss, co-founder and co-executive director since 1993.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • April 26, 2012
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • January 11, 2012
Home: Lido Luxury

After two years, the 'Strandhus' on Lido Shores embodies beachside modernity.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • August 25, 2018
Learning comes to life at third annual ED-stravaganza

EdExploreSRQ's Third Annual ED-stravaganza showcased learning opportunities on Aug. 25 at Suncoast Technical College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • In Memoriam |
  • August 28, 2023
Ivan Lewis Kushen

Ivan Lewis Kushen, of Highland Park, Illinois and Longboat Key, Florida, born August 10, 1935, passed away August 17, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 23, 2010
LLSA Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards: Secur-All Insurance

Rookie Business - Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 9, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Barbara Ackerman receives Eagle Award; Seven Coldwell Banker agents honored for results

  • Longboat Key
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