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Results for: Top-rated AC repair is provided by Reliable Standard Heating & Air in San Diego.

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 29, 2022
Commercial or craft, beer drinkers unite over some frosty brew

While craft brewers take beer to new levels, legacy commercial brews still dominate American consumption.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Institute yes, tax support no

There is a lot to like in the Institute for the Ages. It draws on one of our area's strengths that is not well-utilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • April 15, 2016
Commission to vet sea turtle ordinance

Longboat Key town commissioners will consider stricter regulations to protect baby sea turtles during a workshop next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 17, 2015
Commission delays flipping undergrounding switch

There's no undergrounding decision yet, but there's still time to surge ahead to a November vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 24, 2025
Love the Thanksgiving Day leftovers as much as the main meal

Brio Italian Grille chef says Thanksgiving Day is just round one of the annual feast.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • November 13, 2023
Lakewood Ranch Library aims for January opening

Forty-two pallets of books have arrived in anticipation of the library opening in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 1, 2023
Storylines to watch this winter high school sports season

Regular season games get underway in November, as soon as next week in some sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • July 15, 2025
Local striker makes his case to remain with the Sarasota Paradise

Andres Freire hopes to re-sign with the Paradise next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • February 20, 2024
Manatee County property taxes don't completely cover EMS services

If you receive care from Manatee EMS, it is likely you will receive a bill.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 15, 2010
Three amendments worth a 'yes'

The Longboat Observer looks at three of the six amendments on the upcoming ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 7, 2010
Unconditional Surrender headlines busy agenda

Among the issues expected to be heard by the City Commission today are the final placement of the bayfront sculpture, the Police Advisory Panel's final report and the Sarasota Orchestra's increasing rental rates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 8, 2015
Commission flips switch on neighborhood undergrounding referendum

The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot but some commissioners and residents worry if it’s being funded correctly.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2026
It's high school graduation season again in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

Hundreds of former seniors walk the stage to accept their diplomas.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 23, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $854,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Greg Mitton, of New Brunswick, Canada, sold his home at 6814 Dominion Lane to Brian and Julie Lawson, of Lakewood Ranch, for $854,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • December 13, 2024
Soleta Golf Club brings destination golf to Myakka City

The Nick Price-designed golf course officially opened on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • February 19, 2026
A few of our favorite (Lakewood Ranch) things

Here is a short list of cool pleasures, delightful encounters and only-in-the-Ranch moments.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 29, 2012
Election Q&A: Ray Rajewski

Ray Rajewski is seeking the District 3 Commission seat because he believes residents need an alternative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 10, 2015
Manatee County schools nurses sponsor two Dream Oaks campers

The women donated $675 to provide camp scholarships.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 17, 2013
Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and Stoneybrook Investors ended Thursday night a longstanding legal dispute.

  • East County
  • News
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