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

  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playoff Bound

The Braden River High boys basketball team secured a spot in the regional tournament with a 62-40 victory over Charlotte in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Feb. 8. The top-seeded Pirates will play host to second-seeded Venice in the district championship game Feb. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • September 21, 2011
Photo of the Day: Cruisin' in style

Nothing like a man and man's best friend taking a ride through town in a convertible with the top down to make anyone smile, especially when man's best friend is wearing hot pink "doggles".

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike International Friendlies

East County soccer players and enthusiasts enjoyed watching some of the world's top talent battle for supremacy during the 2014 Nike International Friendlies, which began Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 2, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kelsey Grau |
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 18, 2009
Siesta Beach to host Great American Smokeout

County health groups and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a stop-smoking event at the beach pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Robert James Warfel

Robert James Warfel, 93, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gary Glass

Gary Glass is the new director of community associations and services for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 28, 2011
Hayes, Stehle enter commission race

Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will file to run for office on Monday. Local businessman Paul Stehle has filed to run for a commission seat, as well.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • August 8, 2011
Illegal-scrapping crackdown nets 62 arrests

A sheriff's office campaign designed to dampen the theft and sale of scrap metal results in the capture of dozens of suspects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • December 10, 2010
Buchanan submits service academy nominations

Five East County youths received the honor this year.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Hendrick |
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Ski-A-Rees season opener

Waterski troupe has been a Sarasota tradition for 56 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Katie Johns |
  • June 26, 2018
Aqua Kids search Sarasota Bay

With dipping nets in hand, campers took to the water to learn about marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Niki Kottmann |
  • February 17, 2017
Players kicks off ‘Big Fish’ with opening night party

The opening night for the center’s newest production began with a VIP reception on Feb. 16.

  • Black Tie
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • October 23, 2019
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts orchid-themed luncheon

The season's first Lunch in the Gardens was hosted Oct. 23 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Cliff Roles |
  • January 1, 2018
Selby's Lights in Bloom ends with New Year's Eve gala

The annual New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens was held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 9, 2018
Willis Elementary dance is flurry of fun

The Snowflake Ball celebrated the love between fathers and their daughters.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 27, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

East County High 5 Moments: 09.27.17

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