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

  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Colson Hotel purchase ensures preservation of Black history landmark

A coalition acquired the century-old former hotel for Black residents in the Rosemary District from a developer with plans sell it for adaptive reuse.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 11, 2019
Linger Lodge RV park changes in works

Manatee County Planning Commission endorses concept.

  • East County
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • August 29, 2019
Sarasota nonprofit duo dons many hats

Alice Jones and Dee Webber run the nonprofit Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2017
Top Story - July: Colony developer unveils new plan for the shuttered Longboat resort property

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • September 23, 2016
Blues Traveler to headline Sip the Sunshine Festival

The inaugural craft-beer festival will highlight Florida breweries and feature local chefs and live music.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 22, 2023
Revised Clubhouse Drive intersection plan presented to public

The intersection with Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will have signal lights and a turn lane along the boulevard but not Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Sara Moone |
  • February 14, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: Candy Kisses and the Milkshake

Last Weekend In Sarasota: Candy Kisses and the Milkshake

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 22, 2021
Board rejects grant request for Bobby Jones wetlands

A vocal critic of local government played a key role in denying the request, an outcome city officials described as highly unusual.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Carroll developed her community vision

In her mission to develop Lakewood Ranch, Mary Francis Carroll held fast to one rule: Do what's right. The Glenridge resident died Monday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Melissa Williams |
  • May 26, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Greenside Bunker

East County PGA Professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • August 20, 2020
County to begin construction on new cooling plant

The $14.8 million project will support air conditioning for the county's downtown campus buildings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Lakewood Ranch CDD 4 Seat 2

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for CDD 4 Seat 2.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 26-April 2

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 16, 2012
FULL STORY: Loss of a leader

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle died this week in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. In his wake, he leaves a department transformed by his commitment to service.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • December 11, 2017
Merry Druid Christmas!

Annw Morrison’s “Seasons Greetings from Us Druids” offers a witty, literary alternative to standard holiday fare.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kent Chetlain |
  • November 4, 2009
Key Real Estate

The top sale for the week on the keys was the $2,175,000 that Ann Martin Dodds paid for Unit D-502 at the 54-unit Orchid Beach Club Residences on Sarasota's Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
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