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

  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 14, 2012
In the Public Eye: George Spoll

Former Mayor George Spoll left public office behind last year when he reached the end of his term limit on the Longboat Key Town Commission but he hasn't left the public eye.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: GCSI-Paintscape

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 5, 2012
Vandalised sign restored

The front of the Siesta Key No. 1 Beach sign was stolen earlier this month, but a new sign was reinstalled Tuesday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By [email protected] |
  • April 2, 2012
Observe This: Today's Top Stories

Observe This: Today's Top Stories

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 29, 2012
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 8, 2013
Traffic light caused Longboat delays Thursday

Longboaters attempting to get to downtown Sarasota or St. Armands Circle Thursday had an hour wait to deal with, thanks to a faulty traffic light at Longboat Club Road, just before the New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By David Conway |
  • March 23, 2017
Water main break closes segment of North Trail

All lanes of U.S. 41 are closed between Myrtle Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way as crews respond to the incident.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 19, 2014
FDOT completes S.R. 64 construction

The FDOT officially completed its project to widen State Road 64 from Carlton Arms Boulevard to Interstate 75 Wednesday.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • May 15, 2014
Lakewood Ranch IDA approves budget increase

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Thursday approved a 2015 Fiscal Year budget that is 5.4% larger than last year's budget.

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • February 27, 2014
County, engineers meet to discuss dam repairs

Based on recommendations by engineers, Manatee County staff will determine fixes to the Lake Manatee dam.

  • East County
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 12, 2012
Game Changer

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

  • East County
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  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • May 20, 2025
Braden River's baseball run one of top stories of year in East County

Record-breaking runs, championships and breakthroughs make this spring special.

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  • By Mark Bergin |
  • September 2, 2021
Red tide's effects curtails Longboat noise complaints

North-end residents haven't heard as much boat noise compared to previous months. Red tide has kept many boaters off the water.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2010
Seminar teaches residents about hurricane preparedness

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke to island residents at the event.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 1, 2012
Residents consider new safety precautions

Riverwalk Hammock residents say they hope to make a presentation to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office following the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 30, 2011
Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2020
City prohibits social gatherings with 10 or more people

The city has authorized the Sarasota Police Department to break up gatherings and issue citations to those who do not comply. The city's mayor is advocating for a statewide shelter-in-place order.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2017
Top Story - September: Longboat Key reopens to residents after Irma

Catch up on the top news stories of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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  • By Jack Short |
  • September 24, 2015
How much city money does county want: $51,000 or $1 million?

City officials fear the assessments on city-owned properties could lead to annual property taxes.

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