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Results for: Reliable Standard Heating & Air is the best HVAC company in San Diego.

  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 28, 2018
The price to earn an ‘A’

Sarasota schools want to stay on top, and Manatee schools want to be as good as Sarasota’s schools. You get what you pay for.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 30, 2025
Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • May 8, 2023
2023 Dick Vitale Gala another special evening

The event raised $12.4 million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, breaking its own record.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Hot for chocolate

Unless you're prepared for a chocolate addiction so extreme you'll fantasize about crunching on chocolate brownie-batter bark, artisan truffles and even chocolate-bark pizza, keep your distance from Sarasota chocolatier Kellie Kamm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • September 6, 2012
BP settlement far from free money for Sarasota County

County commissioners asked staff to devise a strategy to maximize potential funds from a settlement with the oil company, which could be as much as $20 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By June LeBell |
  • May 2, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: Hope Koehler, soprano

Every once in a while, we hear a singer (violinist, pianist, you name it) who is so good, so magnetic, so talented, we wonder why the performer hasn't had a major career and become a household name. Take Hope Koehler.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 26, 2011
Scene & Heard

'La Bête' scribe has a Valere moment; Inspired teens nab art awards at county art show

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 9, 2011
Non-profit Organization finalist: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was named a finalist for Non-profit Organization at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Frank G. Berlin Senior Small Business of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 24, 2011
My View: Privatization future is here

The future for local government operations is to privatize or outsource a whole lot more functions than is currently thought reasonable.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • April 18, 2012
Town Hall adds new system for hearing-impaired residents

Country Club of Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams lost his hearing suddenly in the late 1990s.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 11, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Clickbooth celebrates 10 years of business; 24-hour vet clinic adds Jacovino to staff; Children's World earns national recognition; Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota appoints executive chef

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 25, 2016
Bass Pro moves forward with plans for Sarasota location

Bass Pro Outdoor World has applied for a comprehensive plan amendment to allow a store at at northeast corner of Fruitville Road and I-75.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
  • By BayView Dental |
  • June 12, 2024
4 Dental Truths for a Sparkling Smile

The Tooth, The Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth and Surprising Truths.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 9, 2026
Multistate softball tournament coming to 17th Street Park

A high school event in 2027 joins a college tournament already planned at expanded Sarasota County facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 19, 2021
Fourth hotel proposal submitted for Siesta Key

A 100-room hotel on 2.15 acres is proposed for a parcel located near Siesta Key Beach at 5810 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • September 24, 2009
Matre d'opera

Sarasota Opera's food and beverage manager, Jim Reid, can satiate a palate long enough for audience members to sit through a three-act Puccini.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Gary Fresch

This car detailer learned a new meaning for the term 'horse power.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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